Re: [h-cost] Book review
I would say it is definately worth getting, but not at that price! It was also published in English as The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Fashion and you can find it on Amazon for a much better price and only $4 shipping from the U.S. vendors: http://www.amazon.com/PICTORIAL-ENCYCLOPEDIA-FASHION-Ludmila-Kybalova/dp/B000HJVBWU/ref=sr_1_3?s=booksie=UTF8qid=1293764244sr=1-3 It has a great collection of black and white pictures, some of which are obscure. No re-drawings, only the actual art! Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What book do you want to see in your Christmas stocking?
The time frames I am looking at are 1450-1500 Italy, and various aspects of the Victorian/Civil War era, in case folks have book suggestions for those. I just got a notify when avaible e-mail from Michael Shemansky for Dressing Up : Cultural Identity in Renaissance Europe. It's from Oxford University Press and I'm thinking I may have to get it. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Opinions on Manesse Codex diagonal stripes
Only a few years later, you find the infamous Spanish diagonal plaids. http://jessamynscloset.com/plaid.html They still don't answer the question of cut on the diagonal or woven that way? but they don't seem to be an artistic convention for heraldry. They could not be stripes tacked on afterward (although I think that could be a reasonable possibility for the Manessa Codex garments). Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] new book
This is too modern for my interests but I thought some people would be interested. It sounds like a lovely book. http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=108540custno=12840 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] medieval embroidery
Once again, I am passing along the the link for one of the obscure but potentially interesting books sold by Michael Shamansky: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=108051custno=12840 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Upcoming book
Clothes of the Common People 1580-1660 http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=109311custno=12840 Shall we place bets as to whether it will really come out in October as announced? Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] new book of interest
While checking out the latest list from Michael Shamansky, Bookseller, I found something that should interest the medievalists, especially if they can read more than 1 language: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=104877custno=12840 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Reviews of books on history of jewellery.
I haven't read any of these books but I used to carry Joan Evans' History of Jewellry when I was selling books and I wouldn't recomend it for what you're looking for, especially at that price. 7000 Years of Jewelry is listed on Amazon US, and some of the pages are shown. Great shots of jewelry, but the costumes worn with it aren't included. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 19th c women's dress - pockets
My former mother-in-law would take everything that wasn't nailed down at a restaurant visit. One time she slipped several of those little containers of half-and-half that they give you with your coffee in her coat pocket. They got smashed before she got home and she had to pay to have the coat dry cleaned. A lesson for greedy economizers! Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] medieval baby walker Re: looking for a picture
Thanks for the links to interesting images that I hadn't seen before. Janet If you look up Ages of man you'll find a lot of images of a baby walker. It is the visual reference for just past infancy and not yet old enough for the hobby horse stage. http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/000Images/000thumbs/000Ages/07/1525.JPG http://classes.bnf.fr/ema/grands/131.htm http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/b/bosch/1early/13reverse.html http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI05036f02a.jpg http://books.google.com/books?id=oOZQWewRPBgCpg=PA67#v=onepageqf=false Here is the one I made for my daughter. It isn't the most authentic of things but I made it what I had on hand and she liked it. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/BabyGirlH/HPIM2716.jpg Cheers, Mary / Slaine St Louis MO ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Question: Regency trains?
This post seems to have lots of images to show what you are talking about; however I can not access any of them - I ge a forbiden note at the top of every page. Is there another way to see these images? Paula It may be some security software on your own computer - I have no connection with whatever university or group put these on the internet and I have no problem accessing them. They are very large files. You might try using a friend's computer and see if that will help. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] FW: [SCA-AE] Research Resource: Huzzah - NESAT X is here!
To: discuss...@aethelmearc.org Subject: [SCA-AE] Research Resource: Huzzah - NESAT X is here! A very excited howdy all. I just saw this come across the lists and had to pass it on. NESAT X is available. http://www.oxbowbooks.com/bookinfo.cfm/ID/86538//Location/DBBC I'll be raiding the couch for change if you need me. Happy drooling. Bridgette Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I don't think anyone has mentioned this place yet: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ They have a big selection of cotton velvet, although stretch velvets, printed velvets and upholstry velvets are all mixed in the same spot. Anyone for pink and taupe plaid velvet? Their prices are usually decent to great and I've ordered from them a number of times with no problems. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] book on chopines
Michael Shamansky's list has popped out another interesting title, to be released in February: Title: On A Pedestal: From Renaissance Chopines to Baroque Heels Author: Semmelhack, Elizabeth http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=105190custno=12840 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] new books
The newest list from Michael Shmansky has 2 books that might interest some people: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=104877custno=12840 and http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=104905custno=12840 As usual, I know nothing about them, save what's in his description. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] doublet restoration
I don't know anything more about this book than the listing, but it struck me as being something that would interest a few people on this list: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=104526custno=12619 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How do I wash?
Your best bet is to cut a modest size square, measure it and then wash it the way you want. Measure it again afterwards and see how much it has shrunk up. Personally, I would wash it in cold water gentle cycle and hang dry (not easy when you have 10 yards of fabric, but much safer!) Janet I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] FW: [SCA-AE] Research Nifty: More on the Anglo Saxon Hoard
This is another site with pictures and discussion of the new find. Janet To: discuss...@aethelmearc.org Subject: [SCA-AE] Research Nifty: More on the Anglo Saxon Hoard From the Guardian. More photos. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2009/sep/24/heritage-archaeology Happy drooling. Bridgette _ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Balticon Some Costume-Con Costume Photos
Our next trip will hopefully be to Pennsic or World Con to photograph costumes. We are trying to figure out which one is better and the expense. We have to travel to Mississippi the prior to take our son to college. Following Pennsic or World Con week, we are in Scranton, PA (hubby's business and my antique shopping), and then hopefully to NYC for the weekend. Off to play with more photographs! Penny Ladnier If you decide to go to Pennsic, post to the list. I'm sure a number of list memebers will be there - you might even want to schedule a get-together where we would all wear our best clothes for you to photograph (Since it's an outdoor event, grab appearence can vary wilodly, depending on the weather. It's not uncommon for people to bring their best clothes and then leave them packed up the whole time, if prior to a special occasion, it is 90 degrees and humid, pouring rain or freezing cold.) Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] visiting eastern USA - recommendations of things to see? [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
I am travelling to the USa next week with my husband and we will have about a week near the East Coast between about Philadelphia and Richmond. We will be hiring a car in Pittburgh and travelling around before we go to the SCA's Pennsic War. The area of travel is influenced by where friends live. If you are interested in boats, there is a neat tall ship (reconstructed from about 1812) in Erie, PA (1 hour and 15 minutes north of Pennsic). If you're interested, check the sailing schedule ahead of time - I think it is sailing to Ohio for a week or 2 sometime this summer, or, (if you're lucky) there are occasional day sails that the public can go on. Less than 2 hrs. from Erie is Cleveland where the art museum has a fine medieval collection and also home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. By taking I-80, you could get back to Pennsic probably in 2 and a half hours. (I'm guessing on that one, as it's been years since I took that route.) Is this your first Pennsic? Be warned - once you get there, you may not want to leave to go anywhere else! Janet (or Lady Leah Janette) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1960s hippie fashions
A Villager shirtwaist was a dress, usually cotton, with a full skirt. Villager was the brand - they had a whole line of rather preppy style clothes that were more expensive than other clothes and only were made up to a size 11. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Book Alert
I just got a notice that the VA is coming out with several new medieval titles in November (hopefully). Two that should be of interest to this list are: Fashion and Armour in Renaissance Europe : Proud Looks and Brave Attire http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=101502custno=12619 and Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500 http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=101500custno=12619 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
