[h-cost] lovely find

1879 home robe http://www.antiquedress.com/item4260.htm De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] book - Natural Dyes by Cardon

Wow! I'm more interested in the Scientific Analysis of Ancient and Historic Textiles. Based on the description, it might provide more information regarding the weave and fibers of the textiles which, I think, might provide vital clues as to the how and why of fabric behavior on the human

Re: [h-cost] lovely find

Now that is an excellent reminder that old-e time-y clothing was most definitely not drab and dark. Beautiful! Sheridan P From: otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1879 home robe http://www.antiquedress.com/item4260.htm De ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] Your dream costume

I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Elizabethan Doublets - front lacing

Is there any evidence of front lacing of men's doublets or jerkins? I see examples on the internet and am curious. Many thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. Sigh, just a dream. Michelle in Michigan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

Quoting Michelle Plumb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. or *anything* done by Bjarne . susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

La Mode Bagatelle's Artistic Reform Tea Gown, View A, in mossy-green velvet (for the overdress) and ivory silk for the underdress. I did spring for the pattern; I just quail before it in terms of my limited skill, especially in light of the materials I would like to use. And of course brocade

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan Doublets - front lacing

As a rule they should button, not lace. There's one in Janet Arnold that has both, but it's an arming doublet, sort of a fencing jacket, and not typical of an everyday garment. MaggiRos --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there any evidence of front lacing of men's doublets or jerkins? I see

[h-cost] late 11th early 12th century

can anyone direct me to good sources for information on late 11th century early 12th century german clothing? i'm working on a project for my roommate, and need a place to start! thanks, arnora -- One can never have too many flowers ~ Audrey Hepburn

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

I love the red dress from Bram Stoker´s Dracula. And I am fascinated by those medieval grand assiette sleeves. My dream is to be able to flat-draft the pattern for every measurement someday. But that´s just the skill and not the costume of my dreams... Hanna At 16:54 18.06.2007, you wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

The Holbein Anne of Cleves, down to the smallest detail. And THEN anything by Bjarne. And then somewhere to wear them. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Jun 18, 2007, at 4:21 PM, Hanna Zickermann wrote: I love the red dress from Bram Stoker´s Dracula. And I am

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

At 21:41 18/06/2007, you wrote: The Holbein Anne of Cleves, down to the smallest detail. And THEN anything by Bjarne. And then somewhere to wear them. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Jun 18, 2007, at 4:21 PM, Hanna Zickermann wrote: I love the red dress from Bram

[h-cost] Elizabethan Doublets - front lacing

Depends what level of society you're talking. am not aware of any among the upper classes off hand, but there's some for the lower classes. points rather than laces though. In a message dated 18/06/2007 19:01:45 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Message: 1 Date: Mon,

Re: [h-cost] lovely find

Just what I thought! How wonderful to have the photo as well - but looking at the photo I would never have guessed the dress was bright red. I seem to remember that when we only had black and white TV I was more used to recognising colours from their shading - watching snooker was not as

Re: [h-cost] lovely find

Jean Waddie wrote: Just what I thought! How wonderful to have the photo as well - but looking at the photo I would never have guessed the dress was bright red. I seem to remember that when we only had black and white TV I was more used to recognising colours from their shading - watching

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

The crimson velvet dress/dressing gown from Gone with the Wind, The dressing gown is gorgeous. the figure to wear it, Don't we all wish for that Clark Gable Oh, yum! or my dream man, Better be Keith to carry me up those stairs. Suzi Anne

Re: [h-cost] lovely find

In a message dated 6/18/2007 5:27:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if people were better at understanding the colours in Victorian photos when colour printing was less common? Remember that early photographic processes were more sensitive to blue

[h-cost] Anglo-Saxon in a nutshell?

I will be attending an event with a theme of Saxons vs. Normans, later this summer. My husband and I have elected to side with the Saxons, but as this is rather earlier than my usual periods, I'm not sure where to start. How does Saxon dress differ from Norman dress of roughly the same period?

RE: [h-cost] late 11th early 12th century

I think this is a 1100s manuscript http://www.tempora-nostra.de/tempora-nostra/manesse.php?id=203 click on the pictures for a closer look. De -Original Message- can anyone direct me to good sources for information on late 11th century early 12th century german clothing? i'm working on

RE: [h-cost] late 11th early 12th century

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007, otsisto wrote: I think this is a 1100s manuscript http://www.tempora-nostra.de/tempora-nostra/manesse.php?id=203 click on the pictures for a closer look. Great manuscript, right locale, wrong period. The illuminations were done (by two artists) in 1300-25 and 1325-40.

Re: [h-cost] Anglo-Saxon in a nutshell?

This is probably the best overall site to give you a taste of the era. http://www.regia.org/ In terms of fashion there are certain conventions that have come to be accepted as differentiating Saxon and Norman, but in period there had been enough cultural exchange in the decades before The

[h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

People caught wearing baggy trousers that show underwear in Delcambre, Louisiana, USA, will soon face up to six months jail. The new law will make wearing saggy trousers an act of indecent exposure. I think I am going to move to Louisiana, -C.

RE: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

Well, okay, but you won't be able to build because all the contractors will have to move out. The true meaning of showing your Union card. :o) Laurie From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who

Re: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

In a message dated 6/18/2007 9:27:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: People caught wearing baggy trousers that show underwear in Delcambre, Louisiana, USA, will soon face up to six months jail. The new law will make wearing saggy trousers an act of indecent

Re: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You go right ahead and move there, Deary. I find this type of Puritanical foolishness more obscene that seeing someone's boxers.[Wonder how race plays into it?] What next, banning fat people from wearing short sleeves? Burkas for all women? How about a nice brown

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

Deredere Galbraith wrote: I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. My next costume would be an early 18th century copy of (supposedly Royal Scots Archers

Re: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

What do they do to you in Lousiana if your slip is showing? Or if you INTENTIONALLY wear a silk camisole as a blouse? We should go back to the good old values: Always wear nice underwear in case you get run over by a bus! Fran *** You go right ahead and move there, Deary.

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

On Monday 18 June 2007, David S. Mallinak wrote: Deredere Galbraith wrote: I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. You mean, I have to be limited to

Re: [h-cost] Baggy pants (OT but who cares?)

Hey, if that is the only thing they have to worry about, they should be really happy. They have room in their jails for dress-code violations? The main reason people started to dress like that was because you can hide an amazing number of weapons that way, not because its sexy. Most of the