At 03:00 03/12/2005, you wrote:
We've had some arguments on the 18cWoman list about dyed linen.
There is definitely evidence for dyed linen being used for gowns,
breeches, jackets, etc. in the 18th c., and these would obviously
have been dyed with natural dyes.
As for whether linen was/wasn't
Thank you Heather - your figures 9 to 12 and 19 through to 21 are most
useful. Your figure 14 is essentially what I have done with the linen tunic
- but it would be too bulky on the wool I have. I may use number 10 - it
looks like the running stich is designed to be seen from the face as Sunny
Hi,
Rats- my dictionary stinks. It doesnt have the word tissue paper.
Is this the same as Kitchen Rolls are made of?
Because i got the advise to use this on hoop frames, when embroidering,
cover the edge with this paper to protekt from dirt.
Could i not just as well use a piece of calico, i
At 13:49 03/12/2005, you wrote:
In a message dated 12/3/2005 8:02:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Because i got the advise to use this on hoop frames, when embroidering,
cover the edge with this paper to protekt from dirt.
Could i not just as well use a piece of
On Sat, 3 Dec 2005, Suzi Clarke wrote:
As for whether linen was/wasn't used for outer garments in Europe --
well, there is that linen 17th c. man's jacket that was found in the
wall (chimney?) of a house.
http://www.concealedgarments.org/information/links.html
-- Mara
Surely there is
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From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Honest, folks, I wouldn't have brought it up if someone hadn't asked me
directly why I wasn't intending to use my stash of brightly dyed linen for
medieval clothing -- a very specific question and a very specific answer.
At
My favorite is Miracle on 34th Street, although this year I am revisiting
my childhood and watching all my favorite holiday specials with my children,
who are really enjoying them. Last night was Santa Claus is Coming to
Town. Earlier this week it was Rudolf. And coming up are Frosty, A
Charlie
On Sat, 3 Dec 2005, E House wrote:
At least for me, the reason I responded with the info I gave was that,
to me, this question implies that you see dyed linen as useless for
_any_ part of medieval clothing, rather than just for outer layer
stuff. If you remove the fabric from your stash,
On Saturday 03 December 2005 1:56 am, Heather Rose Jones wrote:
[snip]
It also strikes me that those descriptions don't rule out the
possibility that the linen was used as a lining for the caftan or
hanging dress respectively. (I keep forgetting what the current
standard English term is for
To all who were interested. The Museum of London allows photography
in certain galleries, but not, of course, in the Medieval Gallery,
which is what I had asked about. I might have been able to sneak a
couple, but as I am a regular, I don't want to cause waves, and get
told I cannot see
http://slumberland.org/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=864
I'd like to know the name of the dark grey/white piece on the woman in the
second photo. It covers her head and shoulders.
I'd be interested in making something similar for modern wear, but I have no
idea what it's called in order to
Hi,
I am looking forwards to see Casanova, because its ben two long that we had
an 18th century film last.
This photo shows a bad pair of stays. I can se that it is not propperly
boned, and why is it they almost always dont bone the tabs
probberly.
In a message dated 12/3/2005 11:33:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
and yes I had
noticed they rewrote the lyrics - irritates me every time I hear the new
version
Went hunting last night and was reminded that James Taylor's 2001 version is
almost the original
Cranberry colored linen would go very well for a modern dress for you, given
your coloring g, but if you just can't bring yourself to do it, feel free
to send it to me!
I would imagine that you'd have to coordinate several different tracks of
thought--increased use of linen as outer garments,
The terms I hear/see most often used for that item of clothing around here
are either apron gown or apron dress. Apron gown more commonly.
Interesting, isn't it? how some words transfer into English (like
naalbinding), and others do not
--Maire, off to knit a shawl and listen to the radio,
I definitely wouldn't want you to sneak photos on my behalf! But thanks for
letting us know about the neat stuff they have.
-E House
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Just to say sorry, as I noticed when I got my last digest that I hadn't
changed the titles - (sorry).
See, like I said - head - screwed on!
Debbie
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On Saturday 03 December 2005 8:21 pm, Sue Clemenger wrote:
The terms I hear/see most often used for that item of clothing around here
are either apron gown or apron dress. Apron gown more commonly.
I never heard apron gown before, though it makes as much sense as anything
else.
--
Cathy
-Original Message-
I don't think anyone has questioned the existence of linen outer garments
from the 16th c. on. The only issue I'm aware of (and the one I summarized
in response to the initial query) is whether colored linen was routinely
used for the outer, visible layers of fashionable
Hi!
http://slumberland.org/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=864
I'd like to know the name of the dark grey/white piece on the
woman in the second photo. It covers her head and shoulders.
It's a hood, or medieval hood. Sometimes it's called a lirpipe (sp?) if there
is a long tail hanging off
At 07:36 PM 12/3/2005, you wrote:
[snip]
I am glad that I asked why not. Though the issue wavers off the beaten path
I have come to understand why you and some others do not use dyed linen for
outerwear.
My perspective is that linen degrades faster then wool and therefore is one
of the reasons
On Sat, 3 Dec 2005, otsisto wrote:
I am glad that I asked why not. Though the issue wavers off the beaten
path I have come to understand why you and some others do not use dyed
linen for outerwear.
My perspective is that linen degrades faster then wool and therefore
is one of the reasons
De wrote:
My perspective is that linen degrades faster than wool and therefore is
one of the reasons that extant garments made of linen have not been
found yet in the Medieval Western Europe.
I don't think that's true. Some of the oldest clothing in existence is
linen from Egyptian tombs.
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