Re: [h-cost] Costume brag books online

2007-09-07 Thread Penny Ladnier
Suzi, I love this peacock feather cloak/mantle! http://suziclarke4384.fotopic.net/p10043021.html Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Archival problems on DVD/CD?

2007-09-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
service for backup, please make sure that the company is backing up daily and preferably in two different states or countries. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] Textile Question

2007-08-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
. On account of the warp and weft being slackly twisted the cloth does not take a gloss as in the case of the ordinary hard-twisted worsteds. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Textile Question

2007-08-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
I am sorry Andrew, I twisted my words around: My question according to this definition: Is clay worsted a yarn, weave, or fabric? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] Ironing Cold Cotton/Linen

2007-08-23 Thread Penny Ladnier
clothes as people have today. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

[h-cost] OT: Some Comments

2007-08-21 Thread Penny Ladnier
are serious ice tea drinkers. In Richmond, VA I have to ask for unsweet ice tea, otherwise, they will bring me sweet tea. I stopped liking sweet tea when my husband started adding two cups of sugar to our family's tea. Now we have his and hers tea pitchers! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery

[h-cost] More Comments: Costume Content

2007-08-21 Thread Penny Ladnier
that this tour was not that good. I would like some feedback from someone who has seen it in PA, CA, or FL. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Re: coffee

2007-08-20 Thread Penny Ladnier
/flowers/P1060106lg.jpg ***Zinnias and butterfly: http://www.costumegallery.com/flowers/P1010010lg.jpg Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Re :tea

2007-08-19 Thread Penny Ladnier
Andy, Modern Marvels also runs marathons during the afternoon hours. I turn on History International (HI) while I am working late at night. They run the Modern Marvels series late at night. They repeat a lot of the History Channels shows on HI. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery

[h-cost] Re OT: :tea

2007-08-19 Thread Penny Ladnier
. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] ironing washed linen and misc.

2007-08-18 Thread Penny Ladnier
get sweet tea is Fredericksburg. And we hear him gripe if we eat a meal in DC because of the unsweet tea. I kept waiting in the Modern Marvel show for them to discuss the ice tea history. But they never did. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] Re :tea

2007-08-18 Thread Penny Ladnier
Oh Linda... hmmm... the Lipton factory is your neck of the road. From Modern Marvels tea episode: http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detailepisodeId=214205 Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

[h-cost] Aniline Dyes

2007-08-17 Thread Penny Ladnier
Can anyone please point me to a webpage that states when aniline dyes were no longer used in clothing and perfumes. I did a search on Google and haven't come up with an exact date. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] Ironing (Was Linen Shir)t

2007-08-16 Thread Penny Ladnier
? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] ironing washed linen--warning

2007-08-15 Thread Penny Ladnier
ironing originated. Some of you mentioned that your mothers taught you to do this. It makes me wonder if this method was something that was passed down through the generations. I checked in my 1894 Cole's Dictionary of Dry Goods and cooling the linen is not mentioned. Penny Ladnier, Owner

Re: [h-cost] 1880 Ball Gown

2007-08-06 Thread Penny Ladnier
Elizabeth, I heard one this weekend...referring to a figure: an hourglass running out of time. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] Toilet Paper Bridal Dress

2007-07-23 Thread Penny Ladnier
Toilet Paper Bridal Dress Contest: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2007.html 2006 winners: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2006.html 2005 winners: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest.html Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

[h-cost] Where Did That Come From?

2007-07-10 Thread Penny Ladnier
the entire process of cleaning. Pretty interesting! They also covered the Roman baths at Bath England. I wish I would have taped it. The URL for the show is: http://www.historyinternational.com/global/listings/series_showcase.jsp?EGrpType=SeriesId=17762611NetwCode=HCI Penny Ladnier

Re: [h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-07 Thread Penny Ladnier
it or not, the Painted Desert does close. I asked the ranger if they draw a big curtain around it. My husband and kids thought it was funny. But the ranger didn't and escorted us out. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] New Orleans museums

2007-07-06 Thread Penny Ladnier
that and had to go home for the past two summers. Praying that I don't have to go home this summer! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Out of my period again - 1914

2007-07-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
This pattern is similar to the early 1920s. The semi low waistline and the handkerchief style overskirt. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Out of my period again - 1914

2007-07-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
in the early 1920s. We have some in the collection from the 1910s in nice peach shades. One has green piping and is very lovely. We have another dress of ecru netting with powder blue medallions. I would love to make a reproduction of that dress one day. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery

Re: [h-cost] Out of my period again - 1914

2007-07-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com - Original Message - From: Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 7:29 PM

Re: [h-cost] Racy hats!

2007-07-01 Thread Penny Ladnier
Try http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19352958/?lvname=ss_070621_hats_ssid=ss_070621_hats_ Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] re: current DC exhibits

2007-06-17 Thread Penny Ladnier
Liz, Are these below at the Air Space Museum as you stated? We are going to DC this week and I wanted to make sure to go to the correct location. There's actually one more - the Treasures of American History exhibit at the Air and Space Museum has Jackie Kennedy's inaugural gown, Sandra

Re: [h-cost] Edwardian Straight Front Theory

2007-06-12 Thread Penny Ladnier
. This is a good way to show the students how much they have learned. Try this with a fashion magazine! It is fun! It is a game with me to try to find something that has NOT been inspired from a previous time period. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] RE: Off Topic: What's your day job?

2007-06-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
conclusion was that most creative people do their best work after midnight. Off to eat dinner and back to grading papers. Thanks for the fun! LOL, I refuse to check my spelling or grammar in this message... I am saving it for my students' papers. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 6, Issue 239

2007-05-17 Thread Penny Ladnier
If I remember correctly these drawers in the mid-20th Century were called petti-pants. I remember my mother had some in the early 1960s. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Metrosexual???? OT

2007-05-06 Thread Penny Ladnier
. The best way to know how 1950s females felt when wearing one of those petticoats, is to wear one for a little while. Well...I've enjoyed the break! Time to get the red grading pen back out again. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] What's your dress dummy wearing?

2007-04-30 Thread Penny Ladnier
these will all be online. I have photographed, documented, and written descriptions for the entire costume collection. It is just getting the time to put them online. It won't be soon... I was just assigned summer school. Back to fine tuning tomorrow's lesson! The 1970s! Penny Ladnier, Owner

Re: [h-cost] Re: AIR DATES: THE TUDORS: ROYAL STYLEMAKERS

2007-04-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
Cat, It is not on Showtime On Demand. But The Tutors episodes 1-3 are On Demand. I watched it last night. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Hancock's closing select locations

2007-04-07 Thread Penny Ladnier
would teach them to sew. The interest is because they are tired of the same old clothing in the stores. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Best styles for tall girls - OT

2007-04-02 Thread Penny Ladnier
. He tried to tell them that he wasn't in the band and just worked lighting for the concert. The teenagers did not believe my son and insisted on an autograph! So my son finally gave them an autograph. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

Re: [h-cost] 1960s/1970s Fringed Clothing for Males

2007-03-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
time I have seen the song performed by them. Their fashions were wonderful! It looked like the video was from a show like American Bandstand but it was filmed more like a modern video. I wish I had taped it. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

Re: [h-cost] 1960s/1970s Fringed Clothing for Males

2007-03-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
Melusine, Thank you so much for the link. Those are the jackets in the videos I saw on The Tube. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] 1960s-70s School Dress Codes

2007-03-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
described the skirt style and print of fabric perfectly 25 years later. I still have the pattern and wish I had the fabric! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] 1960s/1970s Fringed Clothing for Males

2007-03-28 Thread Penny Ladnier
?option=com_gigcalItemid=26 . They have a sister venue that holds concerts like these in the DC area, Loudon County Music Festival, near Dulles Airport, http://liveatbelmont.com/J2007/index.php?option=com_gigcalItemid=27 . Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

[h-cost] Busby Berkeley Films

2007-03-28 Thread Penny Ladnier
and Irene's dresses flow so gracefully. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

2007-03-04 Thread Penny Ladnier
WOW Sq! I love the ruff! How long did it take to make it? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Venetian Carnival

2007-02-20 Thread Penny Ladnier
teaching the history of Carnival/Mardi Gras tonight to my class. If anyone knows of livecams, please let me know. I have the live cams for New Orleans. It will be a jam-packed lesson tonight. I am also teaching the 1910s decade. Thank goodness I have three hours for class. Penny Ladnier

Re: [h-cost] Reference please

2007-02-19 Thread Penny Ladnier
I like Town Country, Bazaar, and W magazines. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Venetian Carnival

2007-02-19 Thread Penny Ladnier
/artist1.htm self portrait, Willy Pogany http://www.costumegallery.com/Ringling/Mansion/Gameroom/Venice/clownstick.htm Clown Scepter Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Something like Accessible Archives?

2007-02-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
families: 1850-1920 ***A Brush with History series: Females with long hair, app. 50 photos, mid-victorian to early 20th Century ***Titanic Costumes: Photos of the film's major characters' costumes from the National Tour ***Artisitc Quilts and Wearable Art from the Quilt Fest National Tour Penny

Re: [h-cost] Colour names

2007-01-27 Thread Penny Ladnier
Your welcome Diana. I am sorry for not responding sooner. I have had a very busy week. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h

Re: [h-cost] Colour names

2007-01-26 Thread Penny Ladnier
girl's walking dress I have the color used in many, many other publications but just don't have those in the database yet. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] dental floss(was: The bead-net dress )

2007-01-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
Robin, You are so clever! Thank you for the suggestion. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon and projects

2007-01-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
When is Costume Con coming back to the East Coast? I have always wanted to go, but traveling for a long distance is a problem. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon and projects

2007-01-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
Robin, Thank you! I can make the Baltimore one. I was in Baltimore Saturday. It is a three hour drive with DC traffic. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] The bead-net dress

2007-01-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
recommend anyone taking it in the manner I did. It was for seven days from 8AM to 11:00 PM. By Thursday, I felt like I was joining a cult. It was very overwhelming and too much information to soak in my brain in one week. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

Re: victorian wedding clothes, was [h-cost] Another film costume rant

2007-01-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
I wore an off the shoulder wedding gown in 1978 in a Baptist church. No one frowned upon it. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] The bead-net dress

2007-01-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
Luann, Where do you purchase the Kevlar thread? I am dealing with metal beads from the 1920s and scared they might cut the thread. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] The bead-net dress

2007-01-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
Thank you Luann! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: victorian wedding clothes, was [h-cost] Another film costume rant

2007-01-04 Thread Penny Ladnier
frequently. BTW, she was of modest means. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] movie costumes--Egyptian

2007-01-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
Katy, I am coming in late on the topic. Is this a 1920s Egyptian style beaded gown? Those were fashionable then. I haven't seen an ancient Egyptian beaded dress. I couldn't get this webpage link to work: http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/sexuality.html Penny Ladnier

Re: [h-cost] movie costumes--Egyptian

2007-01-03 Thread Penny Ladnier
they are good for is to document their patterns. You can not even tell what these dresses originally looked like. We have one dress that has about 15 lbs. of metal beadwork. It has survived well. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] Anyone remember this dress?

2007-01-01 Thread Penny Ladnier
concert CD's there are some nice photo montages of her career and costumes. I always wanted to do a photoshoot of Cher's wardrobe but she recently auctioned them off. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

Re: [h-cost] Anyone remember this dress?

2007-01-01 Thread Penny Ladnier
Robin, I am sorry it is Cher's DVDs not CDs. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Anyone remember this dress?

2007-01-01 Thread Penny Ladnier
before. I guess it was an overstock. I am also re-grouting a bathroom... back to grout. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com - Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmakers dummy wearing?

2006-12-12 Thread Penny Ladnier
Dawn, I am so sorry for replying late. The bodice does open in the front. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] question about a book

2006-12-12 Thread Penny Ladnier
into the textile mills in SC in the next county. This person was just across the state line. Was that you? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] question about a book

2006-12-12 Thread Penny Ladnier
Monica, What is on the CD? My book didn't come with the CD. I guess the previous owner kept it. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] question about a book

2006-12-12 Thread Penny Ladnier
Susan, Oh, well. I remember that you have been on the list a long time. Good luck with your job hunting. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Costume history text

2006-12-11 Thread Penny Ladnier
Sylrog, What time period are you covering in the class? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] question about a book

2006-12-11 Thread Penny Ladnier
and was in perfect condition. When I was a student, I used my book for three costume history classes. So I got my money out of it. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com - Original Message

Re: [h-cost] Questionable color

2006-12-02 Thread Penny Ladnier
Thank you Kathleen! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmakers dummy wearing?

2006-12-01 Thread Penny Ladnier
playing with wig-stands instead of dressforms. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Questionable color

2006-11-16 Thread Penny Ladnier
Thank you to everyone who answered my question about porpoise skin. I really appreciate your input. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] WW1 Ladies fashions

2006-11-14 Thread Penny Ladnier
of goods. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

[h-cost] Questionable color

2006-11-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
is. DESCRIPTION: Dove colored gabardine, with trimmings of navy blue. Porpoise skin silk. Vest and collar of white organdy. Smoke pearl buttons and buckle. Coat of navy blue Porpoise skin silk. Collar and cuffs of dove gabardine. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Questionable color

2006-11-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
E House, The quotation marks are what is in the book. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] iron corset

2006-11-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

2006-11-08 Thread Penny Ladnier
took quotes from Parisian magazines/newspapers of young ladies writing the newspapers about their small waist sizes. I took the chapter with a big grain of salt. The author only does this in that one chapter. His style of writing changes completely in this chapter. Penny Ladnier, Owner

Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

2006-10-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
to suit up in a hasmat uniform to work in the fashion collection. I don't think cotton gloves would protect me from these problems. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

2006-10-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
danger to the wearer. Because the Princess Metternich was known for her eccentricity, she might have adopted green in defiance of popular thought. Off to run my spyware to get rid of all these cookies. I gave up on that webpage after seven requests to put cookies on my computer. Penny Ladnier

Re: [h-cost] Ann's Article

2006-10-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
the entire thing. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

2006-10-29 Thread Penny Ladnier
Patty, Do you have a source for the date of the last use of mercury in felt hats in the U.S. You quoted a date last night. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

2006-10-28 Thread Penny Ladnier
consistency has always has always been the chief obstacle to its general use among textile fabrics. It was mined in 1894 in Canada, Vermont, Virginia, South Carolina and on Staten Island, New York. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

2006-10-28 Thread Penny Ladnier
Patty, I am working with 19th and 20th Century felt hats. Is there a time frame when the mercury stopped being used in felt hats? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Marie Antoinette

2006-10-20 Thread Penny Ladnier
I am seeing it Saturday night. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] OT - +size swimwear

2006-10-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
Lorina, You might want to find some swimwear store in Florida. It is snowbird season, so they might have a good selection. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] recent history (1980s)

2006-10-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
watches them all the time. LOL! Legwarmers are back for this winter! Have you seen the Audrey Hepburn skinny black commercials. I am wondering if the pants they are advertising? I'm wondering if they are like the pants of the 80s. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Embroidery on CF of waistcoats

2006-10-05 Thread Penny Ladnier
correctly. The buttons were not sewn in the correct positions. The buttonholes are visible and are spaced at regular intervals. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

[h-cost] Celebrating Halloween

2006-10-04 Thread Penny
/topten.htm Please feel free to pass this message to your friends or email lists. Good luck with the contest and I hope you have a lot of fun! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Missing posts

2006-10-04 Thread Penny Ladnier
Kate, I didn't see that first post either. But that was my first on missing. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com - Original Message - From: Kate M Bunting [EMAIL

[h-cost] Dancing with the Stars

2006-10-04 Thread Penny Ladnier
Is anyone watching the costumes on Dancing with the Stars? Some of the ladies costumes are so beautiful. I love watching the dress flow on the dance floor. The Spanish inspired skirts last night we really nice. But I couldn't understand Sara Evans costume last night. Penny Ladnier, Owner

[h-cost] Wikipedia as a source

2006-09-29 Thread Penny
? encyclopedia that was put online. The owner of the site, decided to let anyone update the information. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Mona Lisa

2006-09-27 Thread Penny
looked and looked at this bonnet and I think I can really save it. When I took it out of the box, it was all meshed together. It took a while to get it untangled. But it will be an interesting challenge for me. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

Re: [h-cost] Mona Lisa

2006-09-27 Thread Penny
Sheridan, It is wonderful the Canadians have this technology. Big kudos! It makes me wonderful what is under the vanish, dirt, and such so many other paintings. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

[h-cost] Costumes/fashion history classes in college

2006-09-24 Thread Penny
. AND want to learn more. She left you with the feeling, that you wanted to learn more and for the education not to end! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com

Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies

2006-09-23 Thread Penny
from 1820s to 1850s. I will rarely turn off something because of bad costumes, but this one is my all time worse film. I think this version was playing On Demand for Stars, HBO, or Encore. I just checked and it isn't playing this month. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Hancock Fabrics

2006-06-02 Thread Penny
like Michael's Craft than a fabric store. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Re:Hancock's closing

2006-06-02 Thread Penny
Industry. The History Channel produced the video in 1996. They do cover the Burlington mills in NC. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Hancock Fabrics

2006-06-02 Thread Penny
Rebecca, This is the way our Joann's was before it closed. If I want to go to a crafts store, Michael's and Ben Franklins is so much better. Joann's wasn't even a good craft store when it was here. The merchandise was of a cheap quality. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] Thank you so much!

2006-06-02 Thread Penny
much they retained about the history of U.S. textile mills from this week's classes. Many thanks again! Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

Re: [h-cost] My latest gig!

2006-05-20 Thread Penny
Saragrace, This is such wonderful news! Congrads! Ask if the museum cares if you make an online dress diary. It gives the museum and you more publicity. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

Re: [h-cost] hello out there and what's on your dressform

2006-05-20 Thread Penny
/P1010112.jpg Flat view of the inside of bodice: www.costumegallery.com/help/P1010111.jpg Flat view of the back of bodice: www.costumegallery.com/help/P1010107.jpg Thank you for your help. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com

[h-cost] New/Old Project

2006-05-09 Thread Penny
that will be added to the series, included the sacrament recipient with a wreath of flowers on a pillow. Kathleen and I hope you enjoy the series! Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Re: ringling museum

2006-05-02 Thread Penny
new location next spring. I would also like to see the costume collection at their opera house. If anyone if planning a trip to Orlando, you might want to take a side trip to Sarasota and visit the Ringling Museum. It is well worth it! Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] I'm Back (Long)

2006-05-01 Thread Penny
that the art museum has a collection of 75 hand fans. Penny Ladnier, Owner www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Florida

2006-03-26 Thread Penny Ladnier
with the circus when they were little. We are also hoping to go to Ft. Lauderdale to see the King Tut exhibit. Are there any other costume exhibits that I should see in this part of Florida? Penny E. Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com

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