Re: [h-cost] book on Stuart costumes

Sounds fantastic! Must look out for it. Kate Bunting Librarian and 17th century reenactor [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/04/2006 23:53 The following book review was in a recent Library Journal. I thought some of the list members might be interested. The book just came out. Sheryl N-D Ribeiro, Aileen.

Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!

I'm well underway into making my first Renaissance garb. My daughter has chosen the portrait of Princess Elizabeth in the pink/orange dress. I'll post a diary somewhere when it's done. I have paid way more than I should have to gather all the correct fabrics and assessories. I plan on her

[h-cost] Re: bliaut

Derdere: It looks great in the photo. Also, although I don't read Dutch, I had no trouble following the site and understanding what you did. I do have one practical question. The silk you used seems to be very light. Do you think that the bliauts of the time were made of such light silk? Would

Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!

- Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! I'm well underway into making my first Renaissance garb. My daughter has chosen the portrait

Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut

I agree with you it is just fantastic. theresa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:09:32 + Subject: Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut It is a lovely dress. I wish I could read Dutch so I could make a

Re: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut

Nancy would you please post the picture I am very much interested in seeing it. thanks theresa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:05:43 EDT Subject: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut While in Angers recently I saw a great statue of a woman

[h-cost] Re: Bliaut

I have uploaded the pictures to an album named bliaut. I hope they help. Most of the cathedral was built in the 12th and 13th centuries. If you ever get the chance, I really recommend visiting Angers. The cathedral is very nice, and the chateau is really lovely. It also has the

Re: [h-cost] Picture of Queen Mary I

snip This is a small panel portrait by an anonymous artist of the English school held at the Denver Art Museum in the Berger Collection. A somewhat larger version can be found here: http://www.bridgeman.co.uk/search/view_image2.asp?image_id=119972 This link will take you directly to the

RE: [h-cost] need help with dress...

Thanks. In college, our costume teacher made one on the bias. She had the actress lay down on the fabric and traced around her. I wish I'd examined it more closely. Would bias have been period, or was it just theatrical license? The dress moved beautifully. Sharon -Original Message- From:

RE: [h-cost] Picture of Queen Mary I

I find it interesting that you can clearly see a cord/tie that goes under her chin to keep it on. I always thought they just balanced. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 5:53 PM To: Historical

[h-cost] GFD, was: need help with dress...

On Thu, 6 Apr 2006, Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote: Thanks. In college, our costume teacher made one on the bias. She had the actress lay down on the fabric and traced around her. I wish I'd examined it more closely. Would bias have been period, or was it just theatrical license? The dress

Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!

On Thursday 06 April 2006 7:17 am, Becky wrote: I'm well underway into making my first Renaissance garb. My daughter has chosen the portrait of Princess Elizabeth in the pink/orange dress. I'll post a diary somewhere when it's done. I have paid way more than I should have to gather all the