A great site! However, all sox are 100% cotton as stated at the beginning
of the page. And what a selection!
KSM, who needs to order for the Bradford House.
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To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 06,
Late on the input for this, I have been pleased with the retro styles of
late Victorian/ Edwardian found in Art and Artifact and Paragon catalogues.
A couple of nice lariats being shown in the latest issues. These companies
can be found online.
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From: Lavolta Press
After all things considered like time, sizing and originality of patterns
taken from extant garments or drafted from pictures, I ended up pricing such
(in my now retired business) generally around $50/60. Usually that was high
enough to chase away the casual customer and recompense me enough
My take on this is that it was taken from the VA recent film and not from
life. I do not believe that there are not many portrait pictures done of
Victoria on canvas. Since she enters history at the beginning of the
photographic method of capturing likenesses, most of what we know of her can
Or buy some of those little glass discs that fit over the candle
(bobesches)! My china is blue and white and I love to use blue candles; my
cloths are embroidered linen, crochet, and the 'army' model of linen
squares and oblongs set with lace insertion and bordered with lace...all
hand made.
A stout wooden dowel on a wood platform frame works for me. Sometimes I can
use the stop-slide from the original stand. I have also contemplated
re-cycling weighted lamp bases.
Kathleen
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In the period of the '80s and 90s, a very popular color for wedding gowns
was coffee-au-lait. Not brown exactly, but stronger than cream. I have seen
two Worth gowns of this period, with provenance of being wedding gowns.
kathleen
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From: Adele de Maisieres [EMAIL
Hang in there, Kathy; I hope you can discover a new venture of creativity
that will not come with the baggage of bittersweeet memories.
Kathleen
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From: Kathy Page [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 4:44 AM
Subject: [h-cost]
Queen Maude's Double is wearing the muslins for her wedding gown(thank you
Fran!); the satin is cut and basted. The real challenge is going to be the
wax flowers that border the skirt hem and trim the bodice. I have a 1950s
nosegay for the florals that will get 'dipped' and attached to some
Sorry, some of the script seems to have been ommited...the working scale is
tedious and Maude is doing a Charity appearance at a local historical house
for Christmas..tours...
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From: LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent
On the subject of needles, my biggest problem is that I seem to have them
break a lot. For some of them, I chalk this up to their being 'vintage'
steel. About 5 years ago, I managed to get one of these in my foot; it
broke off eye- forward which was lodged in my right big toe...and not
I have severel antique headpieces and was never able to tell if they
featured real waxed blossoms or is they were formed with wax over cloth.
Thanks for your input. For this doll, I will use tiny faux flowers dipped in
wax and mount them on a garland of faux boxwood,for the gown. the headpiece
If you look at old photos of the turn of the century(20th) you will see some
wedding gowns that were 'sprigged' with orange blossoms for a wedding;
these trims were then removed (and saved?), so that all such trims might not
have been used for the headpiece.
Your treasure trove gives me some
Continuing Queen Maude and her wardrobe:
I have been trying to get another wedding gown view as I am gathering
fabric, lace and trim for her 1898 wedding. The gown is trimmed with orange
blossoms (waxed?). Were these sprigs of true blossoms, or is the term
'waxed' another way of saying
I don't know about the 19th C., but there is one today around 2nd or 4th
Street. I check it out every time we are in Philly. However, my mind is
remembering that the present site is somewhat newer, as most of the old area
was razed for re-development in the last quarter of the 20thC. There was
: [h-cost] Philadelphia Fashion District
On Wednesday 24 October 2007, LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
I don't know about the 19th C., but there is one today around 2nd or 4th
Street. I check it out every time we are in Philly. However, my mind is
remembering that the present site is somewhat newer, as most
I think Dharma carries it but it may be offered by another name.
Kathleen
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From: Andrew T Trembley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 7:50 PM
Subject: [h-cost] If there's anybody who would know...
...it would
I would concentrate on the Season of the Tea...Not quite so frou-frou as the
summer season would be. Something classy but in a fall mode: a silk faille
suit with lace insertions, and of course, THE HAT! Also of consideration is
the time of day for the event. The closer to evening, the
Are you the Hostess or a visitor? Some teagowns are strictly for the Lady
giving the party.
Fran has some lovely possibilities for both in The Voice Of Fashion...with
pattern shapes. Of course, the Visitor would be in the latest ton with hat,
glove, perhaps lorgnette, and etc. have fun.
We too did not get electricty until 1949...the year my brother was born.(NH)
Much of what you have described was my own experience...except the 'spring
box'.
I did not get to wear a fresh dress every day until I was able to iron them
myself. Pressing cloths and the sprinkling bottle were old
I do not know if it might stain your fabric, but there is an old time remedy
that speaks of moistening the fold with white vinegar which is applied with
a rough wash cloth,,,then press it gently while it is still damp. I have had
some luck doing this in the past.
Kathleen
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Don't know how much you need, but there is usually some on Cheeptrim.com.
They do have a min. order, however.
kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:16 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Black lace trim
I'm looking for
Haven't seen their catalogue lately, but I believe Greenberg and Hammer have
carried it in the past...or any other notion company that serves the garment
making industry.
Kathleen
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From: Tania Gruning [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you google it, there are many companies listed...USA.
Kathleen
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From: Tania Gruning [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Horse Hair Canvas
You can probably get horsehair felt
Fake fur is the best way to go, for sure...says one who has made a 'Noah's
Arc' of animals in the other life What ever, keep it soft around the face.
Many kids are especially sensitive to any kind of roughness or texture they
are not used to.
And with the fur, remember to cut it on the back
Thank you all for the Hood references. As chance would have it, my stash
for the dolls includes lots of silk velvet, and I know at least one piece is
soft enough at hand to make a very nice hood. The pearl braid I am using has
been harvested from a 'dead' wedding gown. The pearls are paste
Not yet. I am now trying to explore a venue for an exhibit. My
concertration is still Historicle costuming, but on a mini scale...not
historicle costuming as practiced by those who generally represent antique
dolls of Historicle note. Original Doll in Original Package with Original
Head,
I am continuing my retirement by creating historical costumes in minature
for a standing line of willing, naked dolls. Queen Maude (of Norway
circa1906-1938) can bee seen in Doll Craft/Costuming, issue for November
2007, along with Queen MarieAntoinette. Have also been having a wonderful
My favorite quickie busk is to use a plain old paint stick from Sherwin
Williams! I shorten it as needed, round the bottom edge and Voila! The wood
is usually hard wood with some bendability for comfort when in use.
Kathleen
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From: Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: h-cost
From my own reading and study, the concept of Fancy Dress in this period
at least for women simply meant an exageration of curent vogue or the
fanciful appropriation of clothing from another class ( gussied up with
jewels and of course, feathers). Q MarieAntoinette's milkmaid/farm wear or
two
copies printed, or so they told me. I bought it direct from the auction
house soon after the auction. The _Poiret_ museum exhibit book by
Harold Koda is available on Amazon etc.
Fran
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
Fran, how did you get the exhibit volume? mail order or store
visitation? One of my
Piecework, for sure.
Kathleen
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From: M + D (Mary Piero Carey+Doug Piero Carey) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 1:22 PM
Subject: [h-cost] A question for the List Mind: Kimono
hello folks,
The local art Museum is putting
Fran, how did you get the exhibit volume? mail order or store visitation?
One of my favorite designers! I am currently using the Queen Maude fashion
collection book for minifashions and would live to get this exhibit book
also.
Kathleen
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From: Lavolta Press
Another resource: flea markets or antique sales. This style was used
again in the 19 century and appears in the 1920s and 1930s. This style of
top often outlived the fabric/leather purse/pocket that would have been
attached. I have also seen a modified top used for an oldfashioned ice
pack.
there are also expanded brochures out there (booklets) that tend to be sold
at sites like Old Economy (Pa) Enfield and Canterbury NH. They are somewhat
sparse (what else?) but give the basics.
Kathleen
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From: Leah L Watts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
you might try Lacis or Baglady.com
Kathleen
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From: Danielle Nunn-Weinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 3:15 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Looking for 15th century replica frame-opening style purse
Greetings,
I'm
A nearer time period for this study of the constraints of fabric width/usage
and its effect on clothing design is the Utility rules in place during WW2.
There were strict rules for manufacturers of civilian wear in how much
fabric could be used for specified garments. These restrictions are
This was my problem with the latest Marie Antionette. The women's hair in
general was way off. The film people seem to make decisions of
Costume that must bow to present aesthitcs...that, and the need to use
modern music in case the viewers might have missed a contemporary
mood/thought about
Having been otherwise a about these costumes when the Robbin Hood series
began, I do remember the Aghast!!! about the costumes.
For me, this has been a low budget series with an expanded mythology re 'the
HOOD' that at least is on a plane with the old Dr. Who, and has used
stereotypical
And we can all add to the lists where this decision was a blatant
mistake...I think
Kathlwwn
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Theater vs. Historic
In a message dated 5/4/2007 5:45:46
I like this , too, about it.
Kathleen (who sent most of her antique stuff to auction last week; who is
wearing a lovely antique Victorian wrapper to the breakfast table, these
days.) Now that I do not need to preserve it for future programs, I plan to
wear the things I kept as the mood and
re what can be seen to the folk in the cheap seats:
We attended a performance of Madame Butterfly with a large college group.
Sitting way up in heaven at the Benedum, we had an excellent view of all
the scene changes andd an especially goodview of the right side prop table
for most of the
And then there was the production of Auntie Mame.
For once, I was just in the cast; someone else was doing costumes. That is,
she said she would costume Mame. I got her permission to costume myself;
at the dress rehersal I showed up with 5 ordinary vintage costumes. The
rest of the cast
This reminds me of...
One thing I am sure of is that the armseye of the upper garments will not be
as high as the originals nor the bottoms as capacious . These would grace
any stage quite nicely.
Owning originals that are Not comfortable for actual modern wear, in a
'Costumesituation,
They are all found in earlier books/mags of the mid 19th C. like Godeys, and
Petersons. Generic intimate garments meant for the boudoir...adapted for
the modern fit and aesthetic.
kathleen
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From: Elizabeth Walpole [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL
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To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061
On May 2, 2007, at 5:54 PM, LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
This reminds me of...
One thing I am sure of is that the armseye of the upper garments
I didn't go so far as to read the instructions. Alas...
Presently working in miniature, I struggle nightly in trying to create my
doll costumes using all the pieces that would have made the shapes if I were
doing them for people; it is hard indeed to compromise, but I have not yet
bent to
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From: Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061
On May 2, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Carmen Beaudry wrote:
On May 2, 2007, at 5:54 PM, LLOYD MITCHELL wrote
Chuckle...And I bet you didn't try to enter that one in a contest? Except,
perhaps And how many Zippers did you manage to get in on this one?
Makes me think of the first time I remember the leather store on the board
walk of Provincetown !!
Kathleen
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From: Carmen
What a great point! Anne Hollander does introduce this kind of connection
in her (eye-opening) book, Seeing Through Clothes. Many, many times I go
back to read the parts that discuss past fashion always being interpreted in
terms of the present aesthetics.
I am greatly amused with the
Anne, when and where is this to be held? Now that I am mostly retired, i
might even be able to get away in the Fall. Yikes!
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Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost]Theatrer vs Historic (was:new
Attar girl! My first and constany stagewnen I was beginning was a
semi-thrust arrangement. Mos of the time, the audience was a mere 2' away
from the front row, and only 2' high. No room to cheat. I was always proud
of my hems!
Kathleen
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From: Carmen Beaudry
I feel the same Robin.
Re the detail bit of faking it...another moment of epiphany for me was the
first show I got to do in our Olin Theater. I endured all the mineuture of
prep I wa used forthe small theater and in viewing my first procenium show,
none of the little details mattered a
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The latest novelty i have heard about cleaning goldwork is to use
brushes,
where the brushes are made from fine glass threads. This is how they
do it
on museums.
But where to get these brushes, i have not got any ideas.
Bjarne
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From: LLOYD
I have been reading What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution and have
been captivated by the author's thesis re the effects of 'fashion/anti
fashion' had in many aspects of 18th Century France. Buy French is an
early theme and her arrival as the Dauphine-ellect plays out much as
featured
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From: LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: H-Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 2:45 PM
Subject: [h-cost] What Q. Marie A. wore to the Revolution
I have been reading What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution and
have been captivated by the author's
Ah, this is a 'Josephine I had not yet come across; must add it to my
summer reading list.
Kathleen
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From: WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] What Q. Marie A. wore to
I use a nice hard square pillow; have used the pin method, but also picked
up a modern (and cheap) Third hand gadget that I pin to one corner and have
lots of room to manipulate the piece at hand. This winter, I found a repro
sewing bird that attaches to a table edge (ie. a wooden tray stand)
How right you are!
Kathleen
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From: Carmen Beaudry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] hand rolled hems
Sorry for the late reply myself, but.
I'm doing some silk organza
I have been using all sorts of these novelty yarns for 18th C trim...and I
think to very good effect. This was after drooling over the stomachers in
the Kyoto book. and other illustrations of fancy wear.
Kathleen.
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From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical
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Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] lifetime antique/vintage costume dispersement
I could never bring myself to part with my stuff . . . Thanks.
Fran
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
Fran -
That will be fine, and thanks!
Kathleen
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My favorite questionable is in a historical museum in NH. It features a
lovely silk Regency dress as being 1778; the direct donor was a family
member! Another dress in the same museum presents a turn-of-the-20 century
cotton print two piece ensemble as a 'Lowell mills' dress from the 1870s.
of this.
Are they going to?
Thanks,
Fran
http://www.lavoltapress.com
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
Yes Kathy , it is in a way. But my 'children' need to grow and get on in
the world. Some of them have led a very reclusive life...and that is why
they are beautiful. Getting on in age, myself, continuing
this email on to another list where I
mentioned the auction?
Thanks,
Fran
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
Fran, I just re-read your question and the awnser is No. Alas. the first
day sale will be a ton of jewelry ( Not mine), the remainder of my hats
(not included in the catalogue; probably about 50/75
antique/vintage costume dispersement
Three Rivers has not posted an online catalog of the first day of this.
Are they going to?
Thanks,
Fran
http://www.lavoltapress.com
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
Yes Kathy , it is in a way. But my 'children' need to grow and get on in
the world. Some of them have
this like selling off your children?! How can you part with all that
gorgeous stuff!
I'm planning to be there!!!
Kathy Hoover
in Morgantown, WV
LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/06/07 9:56 PM
After 40? years of collecting and caring for a beloved costume collection, I
am having a Last Roundup
It is my understanding that they brought goods to small towns via mail that
could only be gotten in the big cities before.
It is interesting that the coming of Rural free Delivery (USPS) comes in
about this time. Sears and Wards were the first to recognize the sales
possibilities that were
And one might remember that at least in the 20th C that a Sears store
opening up did not cause all the other MomAnd Pops to go out of business!
Kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re:
After 40? years of collecting and caring for a beloved costume collection, I
am having a Last Roundup show that can be seen online at 3riversauction.com
. This is the first time ever that I have seen all my costumes and
assessories of antiquity at the same place and same time! It has been a
Bjarne, have you seen this book from the Ward collection at Snowshill? The
illustrations of photos do not give a real explanation of spangles and
sequins as compatable with metal discs as I have seen with Your work. This
puzzles me.
Kathleen
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From: Bjarne og Leif
Don't forget florist tape...white or green for covering wire. I am not sure
that lampshade crafters use this or another specialty tape. Great stuff.
Kathleen
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From: Sharon Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February
Again, after studying the descriptions in the Embroidery at Snowshill, is
there a difference between linen rep and Bengaline as far as the weaving of
the fabric? Might the latter be the ribbed silk and not other ribbed
weaving technique?
Kathleen
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Kathleen
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From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] sequins and spangles
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
I know that we have discussed this in the past but cannot remember
Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] craft books
LLOYD MITCHELL wrote:
I just got a nice packet of How-to books from Crafters super sale. Great
reference stuff.
What is that? A web site? I've been looking for a new hobby, and some
cheap books
the same style wich goes on with their issues, and i
was only interrested to learn some things from them.
But they surely was a big inspiration for me.
Bjarne
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From: LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: H-Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 8:28
Beth, has it occurred to you to askthe seller that question? The pattern
looks familar to me but as you have already checked Godeys, have you tried
Peterson's, or Arthur's?
Kathleen
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From: Beth Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL
That is the only way I have been able to do the job with
satisfaction...attaching each seperatly.
Kathleen
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From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 8:22 AM
Subject: [h-cost] gathering lace
Hi,
I have a
I just watched this 'at home' over the hollidays and was puzzled especially
by the skirt extensions (or lack of same)..Your suggestion about the
designers were using the right scholarship but ...badly... is certainly my
take on the overall projection of Ren Fashion. I was also quite put off
Dancing in the get up sounds like a challenge.!
I have been searching out every picture/portrait of QE1 I can find and
minutely looking for further clues as interpreted in the discussion. I've
made my way in the local theater world with 40 years of interpreting
historical costumes from such
Re the possible use of a white gown (or parts) over red, Hunnisette does
give this as one explanation in her discussion of making this gown up for
ERI. For myself. I haven't seen any color copy that has the proper
resolution to make this same theory. I have been working with all the
photos
Two questions:
Waugh suggests Swiss belts for some of the mid 19thC dresses. Any clue as
to what these looked like?
I am working out the problems of interpreting the Darnley Dress for my QEI
14 doll. At first, I thought I was looking at a sleeveless coat
be set to give a cape effect. On
I don't think so...with an organdy collar. Have a lot of mags from this
period. I will stry to do some mor checking.
Kathleen- Original Message -
From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
The girls' dresses look very Kate Greenway to me. I am not sure when this
style was vogue. The Kate Greenway paperdoll book has a lot of
illustrations of those designs.
Kathleen
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From: Carolyn Kayta Barrows [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ditto, on both of these for the very comments you ahave made.
Kathleen
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Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] book on drafting h-costumes
In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:13:40 P.M. Mountain
I love these pieces. And your descriptions add to the beauty of the items.
Kathleen
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From: Five Rivers Chapmanry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 5:00 PM
Subject: [h-cost] In the spirit of current projects
I'm working on two new
Hey Cathy, what end of the state do You live in? We had rain on and off All
last week! (SW Pa.)
Costume content: Pike Festival (Sorry, National Road Festival) Yard sales
from Addison, Pa. to Ohio line. Found some very nice fabric scraps for
stomacher foundations. Also unusual costume jewelry
Penny, your project and class opportunity sound like fun.
Re the dating, I have a suspicion that the boxes being misdated is probably
because the person labeling the tags simply did not understand the
difference between Nineteenth Century and 1900s. I have dealt with that
issue a lot. In our
Penny, how is the bodice closed in the back, and how was the sleeve finished
at the bottom? The neckline differs for both '40's and '50's of the bodices
I have for these periods. Did it ever have a skirt fastened to the bodice?
My 1840's dress is one piece; the sleeve is puffed at the top and
What is the theatrical use you envision for this muslin?
Most muslin for general theater use can be found for about $1 a yard if you
shop around. If you are needing it for flats(scene) of unusual
width(72/109), the price you mention may not be too bad. For misc. costume
use, you can find it for a
The one I own is made similar to a sort of 'longline bra. It is a wrap
around with the opening in the front. Of a heavy weight canvas or duck. it
offers a more than adequate bust control. Would be glad to share the pattern
I have developed with it. SASE.
Kathleen
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of Champagne. Paul
Claudel
On May 14, 2006, at 4:47 PM, Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
The one I own is made similar to a sort of 'longline bra. It is a wrap
around with the opening in the front. Of a heavy weight canvas or
duck. it
offers a more than adequate bust control. Would be glad to share
My dummy,or one of them, is presently resting after a busy week of being
fitted with several vintage and antique wedding gowns. Another one is
standing about sporting a rather Large ensemble circa 1906, in black and
white, for a show this weekend.
kathleen
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From: Jayne
Just checked my dictionary for 'cordwainer'and got a second note that
cordwainers also are/ can be specialists for certain parts of
shoemaking.(Perhaps the party-leaving gent had some tweaking to do in the
shop?)
I am not sure, but I think that cobblers were more responsible for shoe
repair and
Penny what a wonderful time you have had! I look forward to viewing all the
info you have generated for us.
Kathleen
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From: Penny [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: [h-cost] I'm Back (Long)
I am back from
Looking to my summer reading!!
Kathleen
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From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historic Costume List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:14 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Thank you all!
My publisher says that Medieval Clothing Textiles is selling like
Kim, a little late on this, but I would suggest that you think of the bodice
to be slightly one third of the costume in length. As I have said, it should
be a little to the top of your waistline. I am working on a dress for a
plus sized woman right now. Her waist measure is probably 50 So, for
I agree that the skirt is not quite right, and if there are no
underpinnings, it will not move right.
Re the sleeve, one of the neat antique assessories that I have is a pair of
kidney shaped 'pillows' that tie into the sleeve head. These small muslin
bags about10x7' are filled with down. They
There is a wonderful version of this style offered by the Wisconsin museum
that is based on a garment in their collection. I have made it several
times using variations that can be found in the various reprinted
catalogues of that time period. I have even made one with the particular
collar
I haven't read said book of this discussion, but I have read The Last
Temptation of Christ (by Nicholas Katzenzakis)There seem to be some
parallel bits especially about Christ's relationship with Mary Magdalene.
When this book was published it was banned by the Church and was horrific to
many.
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