This was my memory also but Althea Mackenzie specifically speaks of both
sequins and spangles in the example for view in the Snowshill collection.
Both are plain to see; there is a visual difference between the sizes. The
spangles are plainly metal and the others look to be another substance.
Kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dawn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] sequins and spangles
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
I know that we have discussed this in the past but cannot remember a
referrance or definition. In 18th C. embroidery, what is the difference
between spangles and sequins used for additional embellishment.
I don't know that there is a differencr other that etymology. Sequin is
the French/Italian derived word and Spangle is the English/Dutch derived
word.
Unless you're using the modern useage of a sequin is cupped and spangle is
flat.
Also, Re the composition of sequins, besides gel, what might they have
been formed from before 1930?
Metal foil.
Dawn
in bitterly cold Missouri
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