Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

outfit was a World War I Red Cross ensemble which I'll be wearing again when I am one of the "spirits" at our oldest cemetery in April. Vicki Betts Tyler, Texas ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/

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

up with any good reproduction shoes for the late teens. The two styles that I saw recommended had been discontinued. Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

I will be interested in everyone's take on Lincoln which opens today nationwide. Vicki - This new version seems to have a stark embellished look. I'll probably see it anyway since it's been too long since I've seen a costume film. Any other period films coming out? Katy

[h-cost] Stockings for 1917

I'm outside my usual area of 19th century clothing. What kind of stockings would be worn with a 1917 lawn day dress? It falls about mid-calf, and will be worn with lace-up oxford type shoes. Thanks! Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Stockings for 1917

to bottom and maybe two inches side to side. I'm planning on a cream silk georgette broad brimmed hat, deep crown, with feathers. I tried to get some shoes with a double buttoned strap, but I'm settling for a pair of oxford type shoes, dark brown to almost black. Vicki Betts

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

to cover a broad brimmed hat), and various trims to try once the hat is made. I can't decide on feathers or flowers. Ecru shoes with double faux buttoned straps are on order. Not sure of proper stockings. Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life

I called the bookstore and ordered it. Vicki Betts ~ Subject: Re: [h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life It looks really nice, where can one order the book, or does one just email the bookstore? Katy

[h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life

broadcloth and brass eagle button This catalog is well worth the money. If anyone knows of a similar exhibit for the southern states, would you please post the information? Vicki Betts Tyler, TX ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life

Sorry everyone! Let me try again! Vicki -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Vicki Betts Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:51 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: [h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions

[h-cost] On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life

. If anyone knows of a similar exhibit for the southern states, would you please post the information? Vicki Betts Tyler, TX ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

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

Kansas sunflower gold satin sash across her chest that says Votes for Women. I'm giving a presentation next Tuesday on the suffragettes of Smith County, Texas. Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

[h-cost] 100 Years of East London Style in 100 seconds

As posted on Cliopatria: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Eau de indigo

. 18, 22, http://sunsite.unc.edu/docsouth/saxon/saxon.htm. Vicki Betts --- I don't know if indigo per se stinks, but it used to be common to use urine in preparing the dye solution. When I was studying textile arts some of the students were doing

Re: [h-cost] hair work

so I only had to send her a little, because it went a long way. Vicki Betts Lisa - There will be a merchant in the Marketplace at the 1860s Conference that makes very nice reproduction hair jewelry. Regards, Carolann Schmitt ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Civil war era work dress

If you would like to see an original Civil War era homespun dress, please see: http://www.uttyler.edu/vbetts/furr_homespun_dress.htm Vicki Betts Subject: Re: [h-cost] Garibaldi Shirt WAS: Primary source for Elizabethan pillbox hats sought As I am brand new to this time period, do I just

Re: [h-cost] Another Historical Wedding Question

and two transmitted to Washington, and the ceremony was completed. The last message from Washington was the declaration of the clergyman pronouncing the parties man and wife. Vicki Betts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello! I am doing some digging around for rules concerning types of marriage

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

Court, with a ruling in favor of the student. 4. Boy's mustaches: When allowed Mr. Robert E. Lee also had a mustache, which was much envied by many of the other senior boys, because they couldn't have sported a noticeable mustache if they tried! Vicki Betts

Re: [h-cost] Asbestos in clothing

scientific citizens experiment on this subject, and furnish us with the result of their investigations? Vicki Betts Penny Ladnier wrote: I am putting online a fashion terms dictionary from 1894. I came across asbestos being used in fabrics. ___ h

Re: [h-cost] OT: civil war experts

1998): 12-19. Vicki Betts E House wrote: I researched her as best I could with local resources, and discovered that she would most likely have died in the battle of Shiloh, but was unable to find any Canants or Cannants in the area, or anything else of real use in solving the mystery