[h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
I know I'm not the only one... I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And, also, well... they're not really costumes, are they? So, with a closet full of beautiful costumes, I had to go out of my way to scrounge together a fantasy gypsy outfit... and it's very nice too! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] wax orange blossoms
I am in the process of doing my niece's wedding gown circa 1898. I was fortunate enough to see a vintage headwreath for a wedding ensemble and the blossoms referred to are actually little replica orange blossoms moulded in wax ,hand painted and I believe they had some sort of shellac over the wax since it had browned a bit and was cracked. Hope that helps. Terri Casey ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
Quoting Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And, also, well... they're not really costumes, are they? I completely understand! I compromised once by wearing my (now) husband's Tudor and saying I was Henry VIII. Another time I wore one of my historical costumes, but it's not a period I normally work with, it was a one-off. This year, I'm a historical preenactor! http://dresdencodak.com/store/shirts.html#preenactment It's been funny going through all the things I think are necessary for a futuristic costume. A corset, for example. And hardcore boots. And welding goggles. Emma ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
On Oct 31, 2007, at 1:15 PM, Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote: I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And, also, well... they're not really costumes, are they? I worked Faire. I don't wear Elizabethans for anything other than Elizabethan events anymore (not that I've gone to Elizabethan events in recent years nor do any of my Elizabethans fit, but neither is relevant). I'm wearing 18th century Japanese in gaudy plaids and prints, because Japanese is still a relatively new costuming phase for me, and it's barely 2 months old. andy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
I did not have time to put together the costume I wanted to this year, so I 'cheated' and used a dance costume - Hand embroidered caftan (Palestine style), black turban and about 10 lbs of Afghan jewelry. Everyone loved it, but I was feeling somewhat cheated. :0) Now I'm wearing a skull dress, and purple dreadfalls, and am about to go to the pub for supper and a drink. Sheridan P. - Original Message - From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume I know I'm not the only one... I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And, also, well... they're not really costumes, are they? So, with a closet full of beautiful costumes, I had to go out of my way to scrounge together a fantasy gypsy outfit... and it's very nice too! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
Why does everyone think that's cheating? Why should you have to make a new costume every year? Heck, I make costumes and clothing for everyone else all year long so I never have time to make anything for myself. I would be thrilled to have any costume to wear on Halloween. For about 5 years now I've been wanting to make a Norma Desmond costume from Sunset Blvd for myself--complete with the pinkie cigarette holder, sunglasses and chin strap she wears to bed, but I've never had time. Maybe next year... Sylrog On Oct 31, 2007, at 5:14 PM, Shane Sheridan wrote: I did not have time to put together the costume I wanted to this year, so I 'cheated' and used a dance costume - Hand embroidered caftan (Palestine style), black turban and about 10 lbs of Afghan jewelry. Everyone loved it, but I was feeling somewhat cheated. :0) Now I'm wearing a skull dress, and purple dreadfalls, and am about to go to the pub for supper and a drink. Sheridan P. - Original Message - From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume I know I'm not the only one... I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And, also, well... they're not really costumes, are they? So, with a closet full of beautiful costumes, I had to go out of my way to scrounge together a fantasy gypsy outfit... and it's very nice too! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
On Wednesday 31 October 2007, Sylvia Rognstad wrote: Why does everyone think that's cheating? Why should you have to make a new costume every year? Heck, I make costumes and clothing for everyone else all year long so I never have time to make anything for myself. I would be thrilled to have any costume to wear on Halloween. For about 5 years now I've been wanting to make a Norma Desmond costume from Sunset Blvd for myself--complete with the pinkie cigarette holder, sunglasses and chin strap she wears to bed, but I've never had time. Maybe next year... I have so much costume-related material--of all types, from LARPs and other events--that I never make a Halloween costume either. I merely scrounge through the stuff for a combination of stuff that strikes my fancy. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.-- Mark Twain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms
I have severel antique headpieces and was never able to tell if they featured real waxed blossoms or is they were formed with wax over cloth. Thanks for your input. For this doll, I will use tiny faux flowers dipped in wax and mount them on a garland of faux boxwood,for the gown. the headpiece will be a wire form with additional flowers treated in the same way...following the crown design of one of my antiques. Kathleen - Original Message - From: Terri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:24 PM Subject: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms I am in the process of doing my niece's wedding gown circa 1898. I was fortunate enough to see a vintage headwreath for a wedding ensemble and the blossoms referred to are actually little replica orange blossoms moulded in wax ,hand painted and I believe they had some sort of shellac over the wax since it had browned a bit and was cracked. Hope that helps. Terri Casey ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms
I have the remains of either a great or gr-gr grandmother's headpiece. It is a mix of cloth flowers coated in wax and buds which appear almost entirely wax though they are too light so the core must be something else. The leaves are green fabric very lightly coated. Unfortunately it's been disjointed so I have no idea how it was originally arranged. And, it was stored in an attic and the wax softened enough that parts are quite well stuck together. Beth Chamberlain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms
If you look at old photos of the turn of the century(20th) you will see some wedding gowns that were 'sprigged' with orange blossoms for a wedding; these trims were then removed (and saved?), so that all such trims might not have been used for the headpiece. Your treasure trove gives me some evidence that the florals might have been faux...at least for the middle class. Thanks for the contribution. Kathleen - Original Message - From: Beth Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:09 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms I have the remains of either a great or gr-gr grandmother's headpiece. It is a mix of cloth flowers coated in wax and buds which appear almost entirely wax though they are too light so the core must be something else. The leaves are green fabric very lightly coated. Unfortunately it's been disjointed so I have no idea how it was originally arranged. And, it was stored in an attic and the wax softened enough that parts are quite well stuck together. Beth Chamberlain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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RE: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms
I just took all the pieces out of their box and underneath the tissue paper they have tried to melt onto was a note: Orange blossoms on veil Lavilla May LaCoste Murphy Nov. 15, 1894 That would be my great grandmother. When she married she was middle class but pretty much at the upper edge of that. I probably have a hundred pictures of her but no wedding pictures. If anyone is interested I posted a few pictures of the flowers. Unfortunately they are quite beaten up. Beth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LLOYD MITCHELL Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:10 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms If you look at old photos of the turn of the century(20th) you will see some wedding gowns that were 'sprigged' with orange blossoms for a wedding; these trims were then removed (and saved?), so that all such trims might not have been used for the headpiece. Your treasure trove gives me some evidence that the florals might have been faux...at least for the middle class. Thanks for the contribution. Kathleen - Original Message - From: Beth Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:09 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] wax orange blossoms I have the remains of either a great or gr-gr grandmother's headpiece. It is a mix of cloth flowers coated in wax and buds which appear almost entirely wax though they are too light so the core must be something else. The leaves are green fabric very lightly coated. Unfortunately it's been disjointed so I have no idea how it was originally arranged. And, it was stored in an attic and the wax softened enough that parts are quite well stuck together. Beth Chamberlain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
