In a message dated 1/11/2007 4:12:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What do you think about that? When came criss-cross lacing in? Spiral lacing is usually the method for utilitarian lacing, like up closings and stuff. But there is also decorative lacing. We had a discussion about it not long ago. There some examples of late Gothic and early Renn. lacing up the front of gowns that criss-crossed, looped, and did all manner of decorative patterns meant to be seen.... if I remember correctly. Criss-cross lacing for corsets and things comes with the industrial revolution.... the cord being machine made now instead of by hand and therefore cheap enough to use twice the length. Also, the tightness of the corsets at the time almost require it. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
