[h-cost] So you want to be Jack the Ripper...

2005-10-29 Thread Dawn
Does anybody know the size and shape of a man's cravat c. 1889? Were men even wearing cravats at this time? I'm trying to find images of men's outwear and not having a lot of luck at the moment. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Re: New UK re-enactors recycling list

2005-10-29 Thread Kahlara
Thank you Susan! Message: 2 Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:03:52 -0500 From: Susan B. Farmer Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: New UK re-enactors recycling list Quoting Kahlara : :-( wish there was something in the states like this! Took a peek just out of curiosity and saw something that sounded

[h-cost] OT early medieval copper jewelry on ebay

2005-10-29 Thread Danielle Nunn-Weinberg
Greetings, Please forgive another commercial posting here... I've just posted an early medieval copper parure on ebay which would probably be perfect for Viking or Saxon, although I do admit that, that time period is greatly outside my expertise:

Re: [h-cost] the most delicious 18th century site

2005-10-29 Thread WickedFrau
Oh my that is lovely! I love the 'attitudes!' http://www.chenillesetpapillons.com/http://www.chenillesetpapillons.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] grey waistcoat embroidery

2005-10-29 Thread Bjarne og Leif Drews
Well, i know i said i had to waite with this till when i have finished the yellow dress, but i could not resist my lust to try out the mulberry silk threads i got. This is going to be a dark grey gentlemans embroidered waistcoat of 1770ies. It is vey hard to trace pattern to dark fabric, so i

Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange -REMINDER

2005-10-29 Thread Dawn
Just a reminder to folks who want to participate. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, November 1st. If you have not sent me your mailing address and introduction (see below) you are not signed up. Dawn Welcome to the 2005 H-COST Holiday Gift Exchange. Please DO NOT reply to the List.

Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange -REMINDER

2005-10-29 Thread Sue
Did I already sign up? Sue - Original Message - From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange -REMINDER Just a reminder to folks who want to participate. The sign-up deadline

[h-cost] vintage textiles

2005-10-29 Thread Five Rivers Chapmanry
Thought some of you might be interested in this link, particularly Bjarne who might be interested to note the gentleman's suit, particularly the dark waistcoat. Regards, Lorina Five Rivers Chapmanry purveyors of historical sewing patterns, quality hand-crafted cooperage, re-enactor

Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange -REMINDER

2005-10-29 Thread Robin Netherton
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005, Dawn wrote: Just a reminder to folks who want to participate. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, November 1st. If you have not sent me your mailing address and introduction (see below) you are not signed up. Which means all the people who said Sure, count me in during

[h-cost] Re: grey waistcoat embroidery

2005-10-29 Thread Kahlara
Bjarne, I am always stunned by the beauty of your embroidery work. Your waistcoat is going to be fabulous! Annette M -- Message: 10 Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 17:25:41 +0200 From: Bjarne og Leif Drews Subject: [h-cost] grey waistcoat embroidery Well, i know i said

Re: [h-cost] MCT vol. 2, progress report

2005-10-29 Thread Robin Netherton
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005, Lalah wrote: How in the heck did anyone manage to order this book from Amazon? I have tried every way I know (and I have been buying from Amazon since they started) and I can not get them to acknowledge such a book is ever going to exist. Thanks for any help you can

Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange -REMINDER

2005-10-29 Thread Dawn
Cin wrote: Just a reminder to folks who want to participate. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, November 1st. If you have not sent me your mailing address and introduction (see below) you are not signed up. Curious: when are you going to tell us who our surprise recepient will be? I'll send

Re: [h-cost] OT: The Small family addition

2005-10-29 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you all who sent your well wishes. I've been a busy mom, but very happy to do so even with some sleep deprivation. Kimiko ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Moda a Firenze 1540-1580

2005-10-29 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Im about to send this book back to the UGA library (ya gotta love InterLibrary Loan!). Not only does it have an enormous collection of paintings that I've never seen before, it also has a picture of, well, a sweater. Figure cption reads Women's camicola or knitted jacket. First quarter of