About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own? Hundreds. My library is better than most public libraries-- at least for art, history and costume.
What was the first one you purchased? 197O (when I was in college) Where did you purchase it? Have no clue. Memory fails after a certain age. :-) What was your most recent purchase? The new Henry VIII book (I can't remember the title-- We are doing kitchen renovation and my brain is fried) What do you think was the best deal that you have every made when purchasing a publication? Roy Strong-- English Icons. Bought used for about $20. Also his Elizabethan & Jacobean Portraits-- 2 volumes. Pristine. $45.00 About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? A gazillion. I keep them in photo protective sheets in the largest 3 ring binder made. What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it with you. Moda di Firenze. I have two copies (one is a gift). Since I am writing about Cosimo and Eleonora, it is my best reference. Of course, if push came to shove, I'd grab my manuscripts for the 3 books I've written. (on portable hard drive sticks) What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! Me too. Mode in Costume by Ruth Turner Wilcox tops my list. Do you have a room devoted to your collection? Actually several. We have a library which houses Art and History. My dressmaking patternmaking and costume history are in the sewing room. The other books are in our bedroom, our guest room and the computer room. Not to mention the stuff under the eaves. When did you start collecting? 1970 Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? Both. I was a costume designer for 6 years, a fashion designer for 24, and now I teach fashion history. Plus I am in the SCA. Optional questions: How many sewing machines do you own? 4 . What types and age? 3 straight stitch (one lives with my brother) and a serger. The straight stitch machines are 1940s and 1950s vintage Singers. The Serger is probably 15 years old and also a Singer. How many sewing patterns do you own? Commercial: less than 30. I make my own patterns for the SCA garb since I am also a professional patternmaker. Monica Spence
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