Photographer's stands were regularly used to help living, breathing subjects
hold still for the longer time needed to complete the exposure period
photography required.
In a previous life as an EMT, I had the sad experience on several occasions of
helping to care for deceased individuals. You
There were many types of pre- corded fabric available with different spacing,
different size cords, different cording patterns. A wider cordless area does
not necessarily indicate tucks. :-)
Carolann Schmitt
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I looked at my survey of six original corded petticoats. Four have the
cords woven into the fabric; two have the cords sewn into the fabric. Of
the four petticoats with woven cords: the cords are on the weft on three of
them, on the warp on one of them.
Details of the petticoat in my collectio
The original I own has the cording in the weft. I've examined other originals
that had the cording either way. I'll check my spreadsheet his evening.
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Yes. I own an original petticoat made from manufactured corded fabric
and have information on several others. I also have patent information
on several designs of corded fabrics. My original has the cords in
groups, with
Apologies to those who may be on multiple lists:
Genteel Arts is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 19th
Annual Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference. The Conference will be
held February 28-March 3, 2013 in Camp Hill (Harrisburg), PA. We have
planned a full schedul
Look at the styles on this web site. http://www.benderhats.com/hats1.html
These are all documented styles based on original hats. I haven't had a
chance to watch the show, but it sounds like it could be a flat top bowler.
I highly recommend Tim Bender's hats. The styles are documented, his
mater
Instead of using a regular pencil sharpener, try using one made for eyebrow,
eyeliner or eye shadow pencils. I don't know why, but they give you a much
better point that doesn't break as easily.
Carolann Schmitt
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Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 1-4, 2012
I
reat weekend!
The 2012 schedule for the Genteel Arts Academy is also posted on the web
site.
My apologies for the duplicate posts if you are a member of several lists.
Regards,
Carolann Schmitt
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Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 1
I forgot to mention that each of the laundry marks, no matter what location,
is on the front of the garment.
Laundry marks can be found on a variety of places: on the neckband or yoke,
on the upper chest, on the inside of the front closure or placket, on the
facing/reinforcement at the armscye, at
Mid-19th century shifts/chemises are a particular interest of mine. I own a
couple of dozen and have probably examined 100+ in other collections.
Laundry marks can be found on a variety of places: on the neckband or yoke,
on the upper chest, on the inside of the front closure or placket, on the
fac
Lisa -
There will be a merchant in the Marketplace at the 1860s Conference that
makes very nice reproduction hair jewelry. She may have some suggestions on
learning the craft and where to find findings, etc. Another merchant always
has a great selection of original hair jewelry for sale or inspirat
Marjorie said: I'd be interested to know which direction the tuck is formed-
an inny or an outie :) ?
The tuck is folded toward the center and upper backs; I guess that makes it
an "innie". I do have photos of original garments with tucks that like
seams, but this list doesn't support attachments
Hi, Lisa -
Piping is not an absolute, but it does appear in almost all adult dresses
c.1860-1865: in the armscyes for stabilization and strength and at the
waistline and neckline as a finishing technique. The curved back seams are
usually not piped; what appears to be piping in photographs is top
Hi, Aylwen -
Hooray! I'll finally get to meet you! I will be at the symposium "A
Recreated Visitable Past" on Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately I cannot
take time from work to attend the Costume Accessories Seminar earlier in the
week. :-(
The 17th Annual Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Confer
Please excuse the cross-posting to those who are members of multiple lists.
Genteel Arts is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 17th
Annual Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference. The Conference will be
held on March 3-6, 2011 in Harrisburg, PA. We have planned a
The most common treatment I've found on mid-19th century original garments
has both seam allowances pressed to one side. If the selvage edge has been
not been used, both seam allowances are overcast together. If the selvage
edge has been used, then they're just pressed to one side. During this era
Just goes to show how old I am...when I saw this title I was thinking a
groovy Afro and bellbottoms.
Margo
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I agree with the folks who are ambilvalent about Walmart. We had a fabric
store here in town until Walmart opened; a year later the fabric store was
gone. I must say, though, that fabric store didn't seem to be paying much
attention to what its customers wanted, it seemed like the owner just
bo
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> What a bizzare ruff! A ruff inside a ruff!
Yes, I've been staring at it and I can't see how it would be possible. The
geometry is all off. I suspect this is artistic liscense, not a real
garment.
Margo
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> Okay ladies... how many of you have had hot flashes and found that your
hand
> fans are your new best friend?
Me, Me!
"Is it hot in here?"
"I don't know, ask someone younger. "
Margo
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> Margo, would you send me a signed book plate to go in the books I have? I
> bought both of the Patterns of Fashion books.
I think you may be confusing me with Janet Arnold, author of the "Patterns
of Fashion" books, who is sadly no longer with us.
I'm known for my sewing pattern packages for
> I had thought that Margo Anderson was working on some Elizabethan
children's
> patterns for her next major patterns but I guess I was thinking of another
> history pattern company.
No, I'm working on children's (and adult's) Irish patterns, which should be
on the market in about another month.
From: "Chris Laning"
> (2) It's unlucky for anyone to sew or mend clothing while someone is
actually wearing it. But the person wearing the clothing can avert evil
consequences by holding a piece of thread between their teeth while the
sewing is going on. (Can't remember where I saw this, but it w
> At 04:03 14/09/2005, you wrote:
> >I wonder if the green thread is related to the old use of green as
> >the color of mourning (long before black)... because green grass
> >grows on the grave.
I've heard it was because the dye used in green thread wasn't colorfast, and
could leave green marks o
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