Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Käthe Barrows
>> A long time ago, someone on this list suggested that the book we need someone >> to publish would be called "Hey Lady, Turn Around!" > > I admit to posting that, but the proposed title came from Kayta > Barrows (also on this list) from a face 2 face comment she made to me. > I suggested the com

Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Lynn Downward
The first time I ever heard of this book was 15-20 years ago in a conversation at Northern Ren Faire. I know that MaggieRos was there and several other people too. Don't quite remember who said it... I've been waiting patiently for the book to be published ever since. LynnD On Wed, Sep 23, 2009

Re: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread Andrew T Trembley
On Sep 23, 2009, at 2:19 PM, e...@huskers.unl.edu wrote: I want to know what the hand is like. Is it springy or drapy? We know about its strength, but how is its elasticity? The article compares the elasticity to a bike courier's chain (the ones used to chain up the bike to whatever is near

Re: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread e...@huskers.unl.edu
I want to know what the hand is like. Is it springy or drapy? We know about its strength, but how is its elasticity? Are the fibers matte or shiny? Mostly, I just want to FEEL it! From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf o

Re: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread Sharon Collier
I'd love some thread. Imagine how well it would work to sew on beads. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ruth Anne Baumgartner Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:01 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Amazing t

Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Chiara Francesca
Heh ... We s need to do this!! :) I seem to remember that someone actually tried to do a website of all the images but I cannot find it now. ♫ Chiara Francesca « Ehi Prof.! Che cosa facciamo stasera?» « Quello che facciamo tutte le sere, Mignolo: tentare di conquistare il mondo! » (hint: ita

Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Cin
> A long time ago, someone on this list suggested that the book we need someone > to publish would be called "Hey Lady, Turn Around!" I admit to posting that, but the proposed title came from Kayta Barrows (also on this list) from a face 2 face comment she made to me. I suggested the companion vo

Re: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread Rebecca Schmitt
That is absolutely incredible!!! Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire * > -Original Message- > From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com > [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ruth Anne > Bau

Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Maggie
Yes, and those are especialy good because you can be sure you're looking at the front and back of the same suit! Unfortunatly, we don't have a lot of those in the US, but pictures are often available. MaggiRos Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite

Re: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread R Lloyd Mitchell
Wow, what a beauty.? Thanks for the heads up Kathleen -Original Message- From: "Ruth Anne Baumgartner" Sent 9/23/2009 10:00:36 AM To: "Historical Costume" Subject: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York TimesFascinating article, stunning photos:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/art

[h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York Times

2009-09-23 Thread Ruth Anne Baumgartner
Fascinating article, stunning photos: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/arts/design/23spiders.html? pagewanted=1&th&emc=th --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.

Re: [h-cost] Another "view of the back" of a costume

2009-09-23 Thread Kate Bunting
Kneeling figures on tombs are another occasional source of back views. Kate Bunting Librarian & 17th century reenactor The University of Derby has a published policy regarding email and reserves the right to monitor email traffic. If you believe this email was sent to you in error, please notif