At 11:04 20/11/2007, you wrote:
In a message dated 11/20/2007 3:48:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
She took loads of photos, which must be somewhere. She and Jean
already knew each other through membership of the Costume Society,
and Janet offered to make some ruffs, as that was her particular area
of research at the time. That was her only involvement in either of
the two series, according to Jean.
Well, if she took loads of photos, maybe she DID lecture on it. Actually,
you have awakened some memories from over 15 years ago--I think she did
lecture on it, but made no design claims or anything of the
sort. (I'm afraid I
have to admit that I hadn't heard of Jean Hunnisett back then, so if she was
mentioned, it wouldn't have meant anything to me.) And it was the Queen
Elizabeth lecture I travelled 200 miles for and then she didn't give it.
It is possible that it was a lecture on "Costume in a Theatrical
Context". (not her title).This was something Janet found very
interesting, and went frequently to the theatre. She happily
suspended disbelief about historical accuracy, something I can do in
theatre but not on film! She used to do a lecture on how you could
date a movie simply by looking at the costume design, make-up and
wigs, and particularly hats. (Gainsborough hats in 16th and 17th
century movies were a particular source of amusement, I remember!)
I saw and heard most of the lectures she gave, as she would try them
out on us at college, and I would regularly travel to hear her if
possible, although not 200 miles! They varied very little, as she had
all the slides and notes together, and could just pick up the
appropriate one as required. (A treasure trove for someone to inherit
- don't I wish that was me?!)
Suzi
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