Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object - solved
Ok, that makes sense. When I do an edge, I do the same thing with a round hoop. The material edge just sits in the space between the hoop edges. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Charlene Charette Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object - solved The hoop (no idea what it's official name is) has a horseshoe-like shape. You open it and place the fabric so that when you close the hoop the fabric edge is across the opening between the tips. Friction holds it closed. --Charlene On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 8:02 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com wrote: How does it work? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Charlene Charette Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:26 PM To: Historical Costume; Historic Needlework Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object - solved The mystery object turns out to be an embroidery hoop used for working on handkerchief edges. I wasn't convinced that it would hold taut enough, but after testing it does appear to work just fine. --Charlene On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 11:02 PM, Charlene Charette charlene...@gmail.com wrote: This was found in my grandmother's things after she passed. She kept it with her sewing stuff although that doesn't necessarily mean it's sewing-related. Any idea what it is? http://picasaweb.google.com/Charlene281/20100404?feat=directlink --Charlene -- Gossip is when you hear something you like about someone you don't. --Earl Wilson -- Only one thing is impossible for God: To find any sense in any copyright law on the planet. -- Mark Twain ___ 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 -- Only one thing is impossible for God: To find any sense in any copyright law on the planet. -- Mark Twain ___ 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] Frobisher Garb
I have studied this painting a bit in the past, though I have never seen the original which would help in trying to determine materials. The breeches and jerkin are certainly made of the same material and I am not certain what that material is. It seems to be plush, but from copies in books it is hard to determine. I think it could be leather (probably a deerskin), wool or velvet. I made mine in wool. The sleeves are certainly NOT part of the jerkin, but part of the doublet. This is a very common period look which is for some reason rarely done today. I agree that the sleeves are made long and fitted tight at the wrists. I'm your huckleberry Ron Carnegie r.carne...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Olanich Raymond Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:19 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Frobisher Garb On Wednesday 14 April 2010 4:55:21 pm Kimiko Small wrote: Do you mean this one? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Frobisher_by_Ketel.jpg I wish it was a larger file to see the details better. It looks like the jerkin and possibly his breeches are in leather. But his sleeves have a fabric look to them, and may be attached to a doublet of the same fabric. The sleeves look to be extra long and pushed into doing those gathers - I can't tell with an image this size. The sleeves also look to be in 2 pieces. And just because you don't see an opening doesn't mean there isn't some sort of opening that is unseen in the image to get the hands through. I'm not sure what more help I can be, as sleeves are not a strong point for me. Kimiko Small Frankly, they look like fabric to me, particularly the breeches, which look like velvet, but I could of course be wrong. -- Cathy Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com No one can make as disastrous a bad choice as a smart person, because they sell it to themselves really well.--Tobias Buckell ___ 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] CC28
I'll be there. (I don't have an 'H' -- what sort of font is it?) I'm struggling with some annoying weight gain, so I won't be wearing anything special. Ethnic one day, historic another, probably doing a generic '60s thing (not formal) for the Friday social. Mostly I'll be there to catch some classes and admire everyone else's costumes. :-) Suzanne On Apr 16, 2010, at 1:00 PM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: Anyone else from the list going to be at CC28 in Milwaukee next month? Do we want to put H's on our badges or stage a meet-up? --Robin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] London calling?
For 14th C., I enjoyed visiting the Tower and talking with the costumed guides. And I hear the Museum of London will be re-opening some of the galleries that have been closed for renovation--you could check to see if the costumes are back on display. (I still regret missing that gallery back in 1994!) The VA has a nice cafeteria, Kensington Palace has a fancy tea room, and the Tower of London has a new-ish restaurant that's not bad. For that matter, the bar and restaurant on the top floor of the Tate Modern are worth a visit for the food and the view. I buy the house brand tea at Waitrose, which I assume is not quite what you were asking about. If you make it to either Selvedge (somewhere near Archway) or Hand Lock, do report back! Those are two shops I've been curious about [they're not bargain spots] but didn't have time for last year. Have fun! Suzanne On Apr 16, 2010, at 1:00 PM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: From: Hope Greenberg hope.greenb...@uvm.edu Date: April 15, 2010 3:23:47 PM CDT Subject: [h-cost] London calling? Does anyone have any recommendations for things not to be missed in London or Bath for lovers of historic costume? After the VA, the National Portrait Gallery and the Bath Museum of Costume, that is. Other museums? Best places to buy period-like fabric? Fabric bargain spots? Any and all information gratefully appreciated. - Hope P.S. ...And good tea shop recommendations are also appreciated. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
