Just so you know that Ruth isn't being the Dog in the Manger about this, the book is currently in print and for sale. David Brown Books (look under Oxbow books for those in the US) has: Tailor's Pattern Book, 1589: Libro De Geometria, Pratica Y Traca http://www.oxbowbooks.com/bookinfo.cfm/ID/40289/OnlyResult/Yes
This book presents a facsimile of Juan de Alcega's Spanish tailor's guide from the late 16th century, which `sets out the complicated calculations needed for adapting measurements in the days when cloth and other materials were woven in many standard widths'. It also describes and illustrated methods of tailoring and cutting and provides tables to help the tailor calculate the amount of cloth required for different garments for men and women. The facsimile is followed by an illustrated English translation and a glossary. 88p plus 66p, b/w illus (Ruth Bean rep 2000, 2004) Price $65. No I don't think this is anywhere near too expensive for the wonderful work the author/editors put into it. I have several books that are of far less value that cost me more. I blew up the pieces for the Spanish robe for a friend of mine several years ago. We tried to use the correct numbers and sizes. He is 5'10", it fit perfectly. I am so glad that Ms Bean put this out on her own rather than letting the usual big printing organization decide it's doom or not. I know we have all had the frustration of works like this being swept away on the tides of greed and disinterest. It's nice to see that it can be published and made available without the blessings of Thames and Hudson or Oxford University Press. Buy it, for a wonder you actually can! You will like it! :-) Regina > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Wicked Frau > Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:28 AM > To: 'Historical Costume' > Subject: RE: [h-cost] Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe > > > Sigh...my fault. > > No excuses; my most sincere apologies to Ruth. > > Sorry everyone else, you'll have to order the book through > interlibrary loan > and make your own copies. I believe then, as long as you don't > share them, > you will be okay under the fair use rules. > > Sg (aka Wicked Frau) > > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
