[h-cost] OT hairdressing, Dineh

This is very OT for 12thC, but I've always wondered how it was done... Navajo women's traditional double-bun hair-dress. I think I'm going to ponder for a while if a similar technique might be of assistance in achieving the Viking women's ritual knot hair-dress, which, admittedly, is also OP

Re: [h-cost] Stumped

Does anyone have an actual documented example? No picture of a real example, but Rosalie Stier Calvert of Maryland did write to her sister in Antwerp that she was sending her a pair of lace sleeves in 1807. And there is a French fashion plate from about the same time that shows separate

[h-cost] Victorian hat terminology

Dear all, I was asked by a friend about the correct name for a hat type worn by women in late 19th century England. And while I do historical costuming, the 19th century is really not my thing, so I thought I would ask the experts here. She described it as a small top hat, bigger and flatter

Re: [h-cost] Stumped

I was afraid of that. Lots of white undersleeves but all on white dresses so I count that as self fabric examples. Piecing...yes! I love the extant garments I've seen that use piecing. I will have to sacrifice a flounce (*sniff*) and piece in a bit of a gusset but it might be doable. Thanks!

[h-cost] The White Queen

As the list seems very quiet at the moment, I thought I'd ask what UK members who know about the Middle Ages think of the costumes in The White Queen? (It's a series based on 3 of Philippa Gregory's novels currently running on the BBC.) I know little about mediaeval costume, but my impression is

Re: [h-cost] OT hairdressing, Dineh

Chimene, Great shots, and they explain a lot! I always wondered how they did that :) But you made me hungry for fry bread (in the later pics). . . I can't speak for Viking times, but sure enjoyed the pics. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

Kate, It's funny. . . you could say the same thing about modern productions of Victorian and Georgian fashions. Bareheaded women (and gloveless, too! the horror!) running around outside, neither properly coifed nor hatted. With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not the

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

This is a problem even with re-enactors. In my opinion, nothing spoils the look of an outfit as quickly as modern hair. Renaissance hair was parted in the middle. No bangs. If you have bangs---use hairspray! Sure it doesn't look like youthat's the point! Sharon C. -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not the hair/hat styles!! Not sure of the excuse for the hats. But Edward Maeder, in his book Hollywood and History, makes the point that hairstyles and makeup are more likely to be contemporary in historical movies than are the

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

Yes, Dr. Zhivago is a classic example! And I remember a 1950's movie about Elizabeth that had those pointy bras. Hilarious! S. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:23 AM To:

Re: [h-cost] Stumped

I did some research on portraits in 1800’s in North America, and there is one striking one with I think a green dress and white lace sleeves. I know this primitive artist travelled with accessories in his kit, so that may be the reason, but there it is. So sorry, I haven’t time to find the

Re: [h-cost] Victorian hat terminology

Lena, Names of hats changed alot in the '80s '90s. Sometimes the latest fashionable name was applied to a different style. (Funny. that still happens today!) I'd have your friend look into store catalogs for the period place social milieu she's interested in. Catalogs are useful in that