Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-17 Thread Melanie Schuessler
Genie Barrett wrote: Can you post a PDF for download? That might be fastest, though I know this is a really long article. Perhaps it's foolish to quibble, but that's rather less legal than making photocopies and sending them out. Giving out copies, I know who they're going to and could

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-17 Thread Melanie Schuessler
Those who want photocopies mailed to them (for educational purposes :) ), please send your name and address to me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Melanie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-17 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Susan B. Farmer wrote: Quoting Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? PDF or paper? Paper. If ILL turns up a PDF that will make life simpler for everybody! I

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-17 Thread Ingrid G . Storrø
On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Genie Barrett wrote: Can you post a PDF for download? That might be fastest, though I know this is a really long article. Oh, please do if you can! I've been looking for this as well. :) Ingrid -- This email has been scanned for viruses spam by Domenebutikken -

[h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Genie Barrett
Hello All, I am trying to find a copy of Janet Arnold's copy of: Elizagethan and Jacobean Smocks and Shirts that is in Waffen-und Kostumkunde Pt. 2 (1973) pp. 109-124. Is there anyone out there that might have a copy? I need it for a bit of research I'm doing and, like usual, I am rather

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Genie Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello All, I am trying to find a copy of Janet Arnold's copy of: Elizagethan and Jacobean Smocks and Shirts that is in Waffen-und Kostumkunde Pt. 2 (1973) pp. 109-124. Is there anyone out there that might have a copy? I need it for a bit of research

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Genie Barrett
At 09:39 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: Don't have the journal, but my University generally gets stuff to me in about a week. I know that different libraries are different -- want me to try and get it for you? susan Wait, I may have access to it elsewhere. I'll let you know if I still need it.

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread E House
- Original Message - From: Carmen Beaudry [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am trying to find a copy of Janet Arnold's copy of: Elizagethan and Jacobean Smocks and Shirts that is in Waffen-und Kostumkunde Pt. 2 (1973) pp. 109-124. I'd be very interested in that, too! -E House

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Melanie Schuessler
I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? Melanie Schuessler Genie Barrett wrote: Hello All, I am trying to find a copy of Janet Arnold's copy of: Elizagethan and Jacobean Smocks and Shirts that is in Waffen-und Kostumkunde Pt. 2 (1973) pp. 109-124.

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Carmen Beaudry
- Original Message - From: Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article? I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? Melanie

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? PDF or paper? susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread SPaterson
I would, too please - I thought I had it but I cannot find it. Sarah Paterson ( I used to have a photocopy that did not survive 5 moves) - Original Message - - Original Message - I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? Melanie

Re: [h-cost] Help finding an article?

2007-01-16 Thread Genie Barrett
At 07:57 PM 1/16/2007, you wrote: Quoting Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have it. It's not a very good copy, but I do have it. Do you still need it? PDF or paper? Can you post a PDF for download? That might be fastest, though I know this is a really long article. Genie

Re: [h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment

2007-01-14 Thread Dawn
Sheridan wrote: Aha! A question I can answer! :0) The coat is not based on anything, it's a Turkish Ottoman style caftan probably bought from a Turkish import shop. I used to find these at garage sales and at second hand clothing stores quite often. I used to have a stunning blue and silver

[h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment

2007-01-13 Thread Dawn
From the next Pirates movie: This is being described in the promo literature as asian inspired. Anyone got a better idea what this embroidered coat is based on? That looks like an embroidered seam line at the back of her shoulder, and an underarm gusset. After that, I'm not sure.

Re: [h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment

2007-01-13 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Saturday 13 January 2007 5:26 pm, Dawn wrote: From the next Pirates movie: This is being described in the promo literature as asian inspired. Anyone got a better idea what this embroidered coat is based on? That looks like an embroidered seam line at the back of her shoulder, and an

Re: [h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment

2007-01-13 Thread Chiara Francesca
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: [h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment From the next Pirates movie: This is being described in the promo literature as asian inspired. Anyone got a better idea what

Re: [h-cost] Help me ID this mid-east/ asian garment

2007-01-13 Thread Sheridan
in your picture - except that I outgrew it. *sigh* check here for some pictures (only a few are the coat style): http://www.artemisimports.com/caftans/ Sheridan P. From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/13 Sat PM 05:26:25 EST To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Help

[h-cost] Help Needed With Suit Extras

2006-12-05 Thread animedaddy
Hi I have come up against a problem with my proposed Fursuit and the extra things that I cannot seem to solve with the research that I have been doing into it. I am looking for some help in finding a pattern for the TUNIC ... in the artwork for the suit that I am building. Someone suggested

Re: [h-cost] Help Needed With Suit Extras

2006-12-05 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 23:00 05/12/2006, you wrote: Hi I have come up against a problem with my proposed Fursuit and the extra things that I cannot seem to solve with the research that I have been doing into it. I am looking for some help in finding a pattern for the TUNIC ... in the artwork for the suit that I

Re: [h-cost] Help Needed With Suit Extras

2006-12-05 Thread Andrew T Trembley
On Dec 5, 2006, at 3:36 PM, Suzi Clarke wrote: At 23:00 05/12/2006, you wrote: Hi I have come up against a problem with my proposed Fursuit and the extra things that I cannot seem to solve with the research that I have been doing into it. I am looking for some help in finding a pattern for

[h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

2006-11-13 Thread Julie Brautigan
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Re: [h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

2006-11-13 Thread Joan Jurancich
At 01:01 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: Look in the email header. There is an unsubscribe instruction: List-Unsubscribe: http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS EMAIL THERE IS A http:// LINK, click on it, go to the bottom of the page that comes up and there is a section to unsubscribe. Fare thee well. Lady Von Julie Brautigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

2006-11-13 Thread Chiara Francesca
How many addresses do you have subscribed to this list? How many incarnations of your addresses are subscribed to this list? If you have a three part domain, like many university mailing addresses do, that may be what the problem is. Look at the headers of an email from thelist to see which

Re: [h-cost] Help with a term

2006-10-25 Thread Ruth Anne Baumgartner
I know the OED may not be very technical when it comes to garment details, but supporting/illustrative quotations for Definition 1-- a covering for the hand, differing from a glove in having no divisions for the fingers, but provided with a separate receptacle for the thumb; worn either

Re: [h-cost] Help with a term

2006-10-25 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 10/25/2006 1:37:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is this any help? I didn't want to leap to the conclusion that men wore knitted wool mittens without some kind of back up, but I think I'll accept the OED's 1st citation, along with

[h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-18 Thread beweave1
I get digest so please excuse that I haven't got a quote to enter the conversation with. There are several references in Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince to linen outer garments; some cloaks, a fighting jack, and something else (at work not at at home). I think mostly from, wait for it,

[h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-18 Thread Julie
Thanks Rogin, Melanie, Cynthia Gail for your help. I have Cennini. I'll use that quote. I don't have FITAOTBP though - it's on my list at Amazon. Can someone pretty please come up with a quote? Thanks Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are several references in Fashion in the

[h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-17 Thread Julie
I'm just finishing up a dress for my daughter. It's Italian ren, about 1490. I'd like to turn it in as an arts project but I know the judges will hassle me about using linen. I've been told that linen was only for undergarments and wasn't used for outer garments. Can any of you help me

Re: [h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-17 Thread Robin Netherton
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006, Julie wrote: I'm just finishing up a dress for my daughter. It's Italian ren, about 1490. I'd like to turn it in as an arts project but I know the judges will hassle me about using linen. I've been told that linen was only for undergarments and wasn't used for outer

Re: [h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-17 Thread Melanie Schuessler
There is the reference in Cennini's _Craftsman's Handbook_ (from Italy, late 14th or early 15th century): A section dealing with miscellaneous incidental operations: First, block printing on cloth Inasmuch as the execution of certain products painted on linen cloth, which are good for

Re: [h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-17 Thread MaggiRos
Hi Robin, Broadly, Western Europe does include Italy, simply looking left to right in the sense of Western Civilization. It's not Eastern Europe, surely. Maggie --- Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've posted in the past (and still maintain) that so far, I've seen no indication

Re: [h-cost] help with docs for linen

2006-10-17 Thread Robin Netherton
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006, MaggiRos wrote: Broadly, Western Europe does include Italy, simply looking left to right in the sense of Western Civilization. It's not Eastern Europe, surely. Europe is indeed in the West, or the Western World, or part of Western Civilization, as distinct from the East

[h-cost] help with dress from The Edwardian Modiste

2006-07-19 Thread Cascio Michael
Hi everyone, For people who own a copy of the Edwardian Modiste I could use some help. I want to make the dress from page 236 and am having more trouble than I think I should. If anyone has made this dress could you e-mail me privately so I can ask some questions about the flounces.

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-27 Thread Chris Laning
At 12:03 AM +1000 6/25/06, Beth Schoenberg wrote: Have you tried Runaway? I believe Woolworth's and Coles sells it, and possibly also Kmart. It worked when we had a red-running problem on the huge baronial banner for Politarchopolis, which I believe you may have seen once or twice. Runaway

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-25 Thread A J Garden
Thanks for all the hints - I might try this one first. Any type of vinegar? I've got both white and apple cider. Cheers, Aylwen Diana Habra wrote: I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-25 Thread Diana Habra
Thanks for all the hints - I might try this one first. Any type of vinegar? I've got both white and apple cider. Cheers, Aylwen Usually one would use white vinegar. But I suppose cider vinegar would work in a pinch Diana Diana Habra wrote: I need to fix a red cloak that keeps

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-24 Thread Dawn
A J Garden wrote: I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and is finished, ready to wear. It was pre-washed before being made. Any help would be appreciated, Aylwen Wash it in Retayne

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-24 Thread Beth Schoenberg
Hi, Aylwen, Have you tried Runaway? I believe Woolworth's and Coles sells it, and possibly also Kmart. It worked when we had a red-running problem on the huge baronial banner for Politarchopolis, which I believe you may have seen once or twice. Beth On 24/06/2006, at 1:43 PM, A J

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-24 Thread Joan Jurancich
At 08:43 PM 6/23/2006, you wrote: I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and is finished, ready to wear. It was pre-washed before being made. Any help would be appreciated, Aylwen

[h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-23 Thread A J Garden
I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and is finished, ready to wear. It was pre-washed before being made. Any help would be appreciated, Aylwen

Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

2006-06-23 Thread Diana Habra
I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and is finished, ready to wear. It was pre-washed before being made. Any help would be appreciated, Aylwen You can try a vinegar rinse in the wash

RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-15 Thread Melody Watts
be in pleats ages later. When it first came out, it was a big deal and the process was a closely guarded secret (according to my teacher). -Original Message- To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk? snip I believe that for a good crinkle silk

RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-15 Thread Melody Watts
? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melody Watts Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:56 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk? Another costumer and board mod is/was a costumer for the theater and movies

Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-14 Thread Lavolta Press
If you mean crinkle silk, I think it's currently in style for gypsy skirts--you might try just making a skirt(s) or trading with someone who wants a crinkle skirt. I believe that for a good crinkle silk a chemical process is involved, but don't know the details. Fran Lavolta Press

RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-14 Thread Sharon at Collierfam.com
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 2:54 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk? If you mean crinkle silk, I think it's currently in style for gypsy skirts--you might try

[h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-13 Thread Dawn
I bought some of that pleated silk that was popular a few years ago, and I'd like to remove the creases. Does anyone know how this can be done? I've tried ironing the dickens out of it, and wetting it, without much luck. Dawn ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-13 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Tuesday 13 June 2006 5:30 pm, Dawn wrote: I bought some of that pleated silk that was popular a few years ago, and I'd like to remove the creases. Does anyone know how this can be done? I've tried ironing the dickens out of it, and wetting it, without much luck. I usually find that a

Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

2006-06-13 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
You can also try the vinegar/water trick. Sylrog On Jun 13, 2006, at 6:23 PM, Catherine Olanich Raymond wrote: On Tuesday 13 June 2006 5:30 pm, Dawn wrote: I bought some of that pleated silk that was popular a few years ago, and I'd like to remove the creases. Does anyone know how this can

[h-cost] Help - underlay dilema

2006-04-23 Thread REBECCA BURCH
Help!!! - I washed the wool crepe for my son's new garb, as suggested - in cold water and air dried. The gold for the doublet and slop panes came out fine, but the burgundy for the slop underlay has turned out looking like a fuzzy wool blanket!!! Now what do I do? I don't have time to

Re: [h-cost] Help identifying something

2006-04-18 Thread Leah L Watts
Is anyone familiar with this painting: http://www.joslyn.org/permcol/euro/pages/veronese.html or have access to a larger or more detailed image? I am trying to identify what that is dangling under her left arm. My initial guess is part of a chemise, since she appears to have

Re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread E House
I can't give you any specific numbers, but do not sell yourself short! Contract work means an extra 15% in self-employment tax, and if you're losing office space or other overhead type things, you'll need to compensate for that as well. Make sure you know who'll be paying for your supplies; in

Re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 3/15/2006 8:43:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Contract work means an extra 15% in self-employment tax, Yes, be sure you remember that you will be responsible for not only income tax, but both portions of social security withholding (that is,

Re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread Nancy Millis-MacHaffie
I'm sorry, Dot. :(Many Hugs As a former Payroll Specialist contractor vs employee contractors use their own equipment, no one tells the contractor how to *do* the work, but does tell them what the finished product will look like. Are they going to supply the materials or are you going

re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread Cin
I just got word that my position as Historic Costume Designer at Strawbery Banke had been reorganized out of existence, and I'm looking at the 14 shifts and probably 14 girls gowns that need to be made for this summers camp. I've heard that I might me asked to make them on a contract basis, so

Re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 3/15/2006 8:52:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What to charge? Take your annual salary and divide by 2000 hrs (40hr week, 50 weeks in a year) and charge that as your hourly rate. I would add the 7.65% that you will have to pay in social

Re: [h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-15 Thread E House
An odd little rule of thumb I read that actually seems to work for SOME industries (I have experience with it specifically in computer-related stuff, as that's where I've done the most self-employed work) is to take your desired yearly income, divide that by 1000, and charge that per hour. So,

[h-cost] Help with contract work fees

2006-03-14 Thread Dot + Lee Fisher
Help fellow listees, I just got word that my position as Historic Costume Designer at Strawbery Banke had been reorganized out of existence, and I'm looking at the 14 shifts and probably 14 girls gowns that need to be made for this summers camp. I've heard that I might me asked to make them

[h-cost] Help Identify 19th Century Painting

2006-02-10 Thread Dawn Luckham
Hello, I'm trying very hard to identify the artist in this painting. The only information that I have is the artist and his brother 1839. Does anyone recognize this? I've broken the address up so it will process through the list. Is there a better way to do this? Suzi has already been so

Re: [h-cost] Help Identify 19th Century Painting

2006-02-10 Thread Anne
Dawn, I don't know the identity of the artist, but I don't think he is a pre-Raphaelite, unless he is an older member of that movement. According to Victorianweb.org, the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood was founded in 1848 and the earliest listed member was born in 1827, about 10 years older

Re: [h-cost] Help Identify 19th Century Painting

2006-02-10 Thread Robin Netherton
Definitely not pre-Raphaelite, on stylistic grounds alone. The pre-Raphaelites did not do formal portraits of men in suits in front of drapery, and did not use these highly refined techniques of light and shadow, which for them were a mark of the traditional style they were rebelling against.

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