> About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own?
Maybe 25 books, no magazines, unless you count various Compleat Anachronists and Pikestaffs (published by the SCA). > What was the first one you purchased? Where did you purchase it? Peacock. Don't laugh! It's still one of the most easily available ones in regular libraries! It was a gift from my mother, and at the time, I didn't know any better and I was positively ecstatic. > What was your most recent purchase? Moda a Firenze. I haven't read it yet, but I've drooled all over the images. > What do you think was the best deal that you have every made when purchasing > a publication? I don't usually look for deals, but I still think Fashion (from the Kyoto Costume Institute) gives the most for its price. > About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? Real period photographs, none, because most of my interests date from before photography came to be, but I have numerous postcards and photos of paintings I took in museums, and a huge personal library on my hard drive (most "stolen" from the Internet). A couple of hundred at least, total. > What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, > you would take it with you. My computer, actually... or my backup drive (easier to carry!). I don't have any rare books, they're all replaceable, but my computer contains a lot of archived websites, mails, work I've done, projects... everything is there. > What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! Peacock again, I think. > Do you have a room devoted to your collection? One day! I have a few shelves dedicated to it though. > When did you start collecting? I've always collected books, but it wasn't until I joined the SCA in 2000 that I found a reason to start accumulating costuming books. > Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? Pleasure! > Optional questions: > > How many sewing machines do you own? What types and age? My main machine is a Husqvarna Viking Lily 555 (I love it dearly). I recently inherited an old Bel-Air probably made somewhere in the 50s (it's teal, really cool). I couldn't find a manual (not that I've searched a lot) but I guess this will come in very useful when I finally decide to make a pavillion. My grandmother also promised me her old White (I don't have a date on this one yet though). > How many sewing patterns do you own? Several hundred. Way too many, but at one time, it was an obession! Now I have a better rein on my passions! _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
