[h-cost] 1919 hairstyle
Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle
(delurking) It strikes me as looking out of place, too. I found a scrapbook from 1917 in a thrift store once. The book was just FULL of film star photos. You can see some of them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/litlnemo/sets/72157615210203836/ For the most part when hair is shown loose and long it is curled. Side parts and bangs also seem particularly common. In the photos here her hair seems really almost unstyled at all! http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/posts/Peaky-Blinders-Fighting-to-play-Grace In the bottom photo it almost looks like they tried to curl it, but the details just don't look period to me. That long hair with a center part with no fringe and no curls just doesn't show up in my 1917 pics -- I don't think 1919 was that much different, but I suppose it could have been. W Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Wendi Dunlap | litlnemo at slumberland.seattle.wa.us Seattle, Wash., USA | http://www.slumberland.seattle.wa.us ~~Somehow everything will be a little different than you thought~~ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle
A friend who has worked in costumed film pieces told me to look at the extras in a film to see authenticity. The extras are often actual re-enactors. The star usually refuses to wear authentic hairstyles and they movie makers give in to their vanity. I recall a B ( or maybe C) budget movie where Angie Dickinson played a Civil War woman. Her clothing was gorgeous and authentic but her hair was 1980's style. Spoiled the effect for me. Susan NJ On Oct 3, 2013, at 5:54 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ 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] 1919 hairstyle
Look at Doctor Zhivago. Julie Christie's hair is pure 1960's, which spoils the look. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Susan Data-Samak Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 6:11 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle A friend who has worked in costumed film pieces told me to look at the extras in a film to see authenticity. The extras are often actual re-enactors. The star usually refuses to wear authentic hairstyles and they movie makers give in to their vanity. I recall a B ( or maybe C) budget movie where Angie Dickinson played a Civil War woman. Her clothing was gorgeous and authentic but her hair was 1980's style. Spoiled the effect for me. Susan NJ On Oct 3, 2013, at 5:54 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ 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] 1919 hairstyle
The make-up of the principals is also modern. And therefore jarring. From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Sharon Collier [sha...@collierfam.com] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 10:46 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle Look at Doctor Zhivago. Julie Christie's hair is pure 1960's, which spoils the look. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Susan Data-Samak Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 6:11 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle A friend who has worked in costumed film pieces told me to look at the extras in a film to see authenticity. The extras are often actual re-enactors. The star usually refuses to wear authentic hairstyles and they movie makers give in to their vanity. I recall a B ( or maybe C) budget movie where Angie Dickinson played a Civil War woman. Her clothing was gorgeous and authentic but her hair was 1980's style. Spoiled the effect for me. Susan NJ On Oct 3, 2013, at 5:54 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle
Occasionally it's the other way around. I've seen a still from (I think Elizabeth and Essex) with Bette Davis with very Elizebethan hair while her ladies in waiting all have 1930's hairstyles. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM, Susan Data-Samak pasov...@aol.com wrote: A friend who has worked in costumed film pieces told me to look at the extras in a film to see authenticity. The extras are often actual re-enactors. The star usually refuses to wear authentic hairstyles and they movie makers give in to their vanity. I recall a B ( or maybe C) budget movie where Angie Dickinson played a Civil War woman. Her clothing was gorgeous and authentic but her hair was 1980's style. Spoiled the effect for me. Susan NJ On Oct 3, 2013, at 5:54 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ 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] 1919 hairstyle
Check out her make-up though. Pure cafe society. You are right about her hair, though -- bad silhouette on her dresses, too. From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Chris Bertani [chris...@goblinrevolution.org] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 7:22 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle Occasionally it's the other way around. I've seen a still from (I think Elizabeth and Essex) with Bette Davis with very Elizebethan hair while her ladies in waiting all have 1930's hairstyles. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM, Susan Data-Samak pasov...@aol.com wrote: A friend who has worked in costumed film pieces told me to look at the extras in a film to see authenticity. The extras are often actual re-enactors. The star usually refuses to wear authentic hairstyles and they movie makers give in to their vanity. I recall a B ( or maybe C) budget movie where Angie Dickinson played a Civil War woman. Her clothing was gorgeous and authentic but her hair was 1980's style. Spoiled the effect for me. Susan NJ On Oct 3, 2013, at 5:54 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: Another TV costume drama question... In the current BBC series Peaky Blinders (about a criminal gang in Birmingham post-WW1) a prominent female character wears her shoulder-length hair loose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fj945 This looks far too modern to me. Before short styles came in in the '20s, wouldn't women have put their hair up? Kate Bunting Retired librarian 17th century reenactor ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
