Because you bring up specific points in your rebuttal, I feel the need to
address some the ones I perceive as misconceptions so those following can
understand my thoughts. Until we all understand where each of us is coming
from, we will never begin to truly discuss the issue. However, since we
Not to argue, but I think that's a biased view-point. If they are on the
list-serve already then they are already haring their knowledge. But is that
a good portion of the whole or just a select few oddballs? I personally
don't know any statistics but from what others have said and what I've
On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote:
Can we get back to historical costuming now?
That's what I've been trying to do!
The point, however, is that everyone on this list already knows the basic
steps of producing garments for their purposes. They do not
I think that's a wonderful topic for discussion. Perhaps a new thread? Here
are some questions that I've pondered.
- Where do we draw the line between what is acceptable as historically
accurate vs historically authentic?
- With modern sewing skills and fads (such as zippers), where do we
Sorry, I meant, at least it IS historic costuming.
Fran
But at least, it's not historic costuming and not the modern
ready-to-wear industry.
___
h-costume mailing list
h-costume@mail.indra.com
http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
- Where do we draw the line between what is acceptable as
historically accurate vs historically authentic?
- With modern sewing skills and fads (such as zippers), where do we
encorporate those skills to aid in construction of period garments,
or do we insist on using the period methods?
I couldn't remember the details of the original so I had a quick google
and found it on this page
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/henry8face3.htm - unknown artist,
copyright Christie's images.
It is definitely less decorated than most versions (there are LOTS of
copies of this portrait!)
