Linda Walton wrote:
To wish everyone on this list a bright New Year, I'm sending you this link to a
photo of a brilliant garment, which I came across recently by some serendipity:-
exhibition of Sir Edmund's gold doublet, circa 1633
TAILCOAT WORKSHOP AT THE RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 9 am-2 pm
Learn to use modern techniques and materials to construct acivilian man’s
Federal/Regency tailcoat with an acceptable period “look.”
Pre-workshopinstructions will be sent so you can come ready to work. Bring a
bag
If you've read Tinniswood, then perhaps you will also know the
four-volume book, The Memoirs of the Verney Family by Frances
Parthenope Lady Verney, (1892, 1970)?
If not, then you may like to look up page 125, where there is a little
piece about Sir Ralph Verney's tailor's bills for 1632-33,
On Sat, 12 Jan 2013, Patricia Dunham wrote:
Braun et Schneider is really Victorian, the plates you mention are available
on-line at http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/COSTUME4_INDEX.HTML
Personally, I see a short length of decorated, CENTERED opening at the top neck. I do not
get any impression
Announcing our 1st Annual Historical Costume Contest. No purchase necessary.
Cash prizes. 8 time period categories to enter. Enter as many costumes as you
would like. Winners chosen by popular vote. Contest starts January 1, 2013, and
deadline for entries is March 31, 2013. Please help spread
