On 14/05/2006, at 1:07 PM, susannah eanes wrote:
I am making one last effort to find an extant set of regency era
unboned stays (or having only a few bones). In my travels I have seen
only 4 or 5 of these, and all are very different from one another. I
do have one pattern a colleague is
The one I own is made similar to a sort of 'longline bra. It is a wrap
around with the opening in the front. Of a heavy weight canvas or duck. it
offers a more than adequate bust control. Would be glad to share the pattern
I have developed with it. SASE.
Kathleen
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Kathleen,
You pattern sounds good and comfortable. WOuld you post it somewhere
to share?
Thanks.
Susan
Gentlemen, in the little moment that remains to us between the crisis
and the catastrophe, we may as well drink a glass of Champagne. Paul
Claudel
On May 14, 2006, at 4:47 PM, Lloyd
I am making a dress from the second half of the 1820s that laces up the
back. I am aware that back lacing was not universal but it was sometimes
used and I need pictures of how it was done.
A question for those who have seen actual examples of laced-up dress
bodices from 1825-1829: Do they
As I suggested, I can do it SASE. Our computer equipment isn't quite up to
more sophisticated stuff. Just supply me with an address.
KSM
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From: Susan Data-Samtak [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:55 PM
Subject:
Sorry to jump in late on this, but the Costume museum at the Fashion
Institute of Technology in New York City, N.Y. had one on display until May
13th . The exhibit is down now, but contact them and maybe they can help
you.
Best Regards-
Monica Spence
On 14/05/2006, at 1:07 PM, susannah
Robin,
We have it - what page do you need???
Sandy
At 01:00 PM 5/14/2006, you wrote:
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 18:24:46 -0500 (CDT)
From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [h-cost] Seeking source: Mayo
Does anyone have a copy of Janet Mayo's, A History of Ecclesiastical Dress
at hand?
