Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

My Laurel cloak (SCA garment). Needs some minor repairs that I have not completed--since August. Not lazy, merely overwhelmed with to-dos. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Thursday

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Thanks for letting me know you are all here. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Robin Netherton Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 9:31 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still

Re: [h-cost] New York garment district

-cost] New York garment district Is there a printed exhibit catalog? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 1/15/2015 7:31 PM, Monica Spence wrote: > The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning > clothes from 1800-191

Re: [h-cost] New York garment district

The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display, and two from Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss it. It is in the costume institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit. I believe the show runs until Febru

Re: [h-cost] New York garment district

I'd suggest you go to Elegant Fabrics on 40th Street, between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave. That will fill up your allotted time all by itself. Best Regards, Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of humbugfo...@att.net Sent: T

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

A shirt with tiny straps is called a cami or camisole. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ann Catelli Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:50 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank? Tank top beca

Re: [h-cost] Clothing of the Future, 2000

Thanks for the video. I'm going to share it with my Costume History class. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:57 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Clothing

Re: [h-cost] Polyester is the great new fiber

FWIW--Polyester now is an ecofriendly fabric. It is made of recycled soda and water bottles. Monica E. Spence, MA, MA, BA, PhD/ in progress Senior Lead Instructor Fashion Studies Department Liberal Arts and Sciences Department The Art Institute of New York City 11-17 Beach Street New York, NY 100

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

that it may be an early version of the style. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:15 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow'

Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((

Hi Aylwen, Is the embroidery separating from the fabric? Can you catch the threads on the underside with a catch stitch and sew them in a bunch to each motif? Then flat line the fabric in a really lightweight fabric. I could be more helpful if I saw a picture. Can you send it privately? Best Regar

Re: [h-cost] Image search - help?

Hi Laurie, Try these links. http://vieuxchamps.com/persona/enlarged/wg/wpic11.php http://vieuxchamps.com/persona/wgarb2.php Best Regards, Monica Spence -- On 3/26/12, Laurie Taylor wrote: > Greetings, > >

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes

Cheap and easy: Fabric glue with glitter over it. More expensive Christmas ribbons and small decorative trims by-the-yard. If the show is after Christmas, the trim usually is on sale. Donated buttons make nice jewelry, also. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun

Re: [h-cost] help on a c. 1900 rural woman's dress

I have a photo of my grandmother, a farmer's wife in c. 1890, Nebraska. Buttons up the center front like the shirtwaist style dresses we are probably all familiar with. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird

Re: [h-cost] costume on book covers, argh

The author usually does write the blurbs. My question is HOW COULD the daughter of a robber baron (19th- 20th centuries) marry an ambitious young Norman knight (11th century)? Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On

Re: [h-cost] Book Covers

bestselling New York Times author. Other authors I know must rely on the generosity of the cover gods. :-) Some have really been blessed. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Valerie Robertson Sent: Monday, Sep

Re: [h-cost] costume on book covers, argh

s not happy. My personal frustration with novels of historical fiction is when the publishers take a piece of real art work from a period, and use it for the another, completely wrong period. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indr

Re: [h-cost] FW: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'

9/16/2011 4:07 PM, Monica Spence wrote: > I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus > tax) Monica > > -Original Message- > From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] > On Behalf Of Sharon Collier > Sent: Fri

Re: [h-cost] FW: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'

I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus tax) Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:17 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: [h-cost] FW: No

Re: [h-cost] Review of new biography of Chanel

Thanks for speaking up ladies. I teach Fashion History and my students are shocked to hear this, but I think we are obliged to tell them. Heck, most of them have no idea about what happened in WWII or even the Holocaust. Sad. They look at History like they view Reality TV. Monica -Origina

Re: [h-cost] help identifying picture

I'd guess it is Victorian or even 20thCentury. The Renaissance era paintings I've seen seemed to always have the sitter looking out at the viewer. Here you don't see her eyes at all. Creepy. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto

Re: [h-cost] 16th and 17th Century Portraits

This is wonderful! Thanks Melanie! Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Melanie Schuessler Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:15 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] 16th and 17th Century Portraits Hello

Re: [h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress Trend: Anne of Brittany or QueenVictoria

I think Mary Tudor and Martha Washington wore white. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of penn...@costumegallery.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:44 AM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress

Re: [h-cost] Uniquely You dress form question [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi Annette, I have a Uniquely You form and it dates (new) from 1976. (OY!) I am the original owner and my shape has changed a LOT since then. The foam dried out and is a bit less flexible, but it is still in good shape. Mine also discolored on the neck and armholes. You can make a cover to fit

Re: [h-cost] Marten fur in history, was Re: Need help identifying furs

;t interested in fur--it's one of my hot > buttons. ;-) > > On Wed, 3 Nov 2010, monica spence wrote: > >> Hi Michelle, >> >> Here's my best guess >> > Zibellini!! There's an article about them in MCAT 2. And some pictures!! > (a

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs

Hi Michelle, Here's my best guess: martens. During the 20th C. ladies wore a nice suit with a set of martens around their shoulders. They were clipped nose to butt around the body. Martens have a long and distinguished history in fashion history. During the Renaissance, people didn't know how th

Re: [h-cost] Lookign for chiton pattern

Hi Alwen, You don't need a pattern. It is a rectangle of cloth. Here's a link that might help: http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/Ch.html#anchor1684194 Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of New York City -Original Message- From: h-costume-bo

Re: [h-cost] QEWU

Hi Zuzana, There is a bit of everything in this book, but ,mostly inventory, who made what etc. If you are looking for technical things (patterns, construction tips, stc.) then, IMHO, this is not a book that you would be interested in buying. Stick to the P of F (#4 was released in 2008). Best Re

Re: [h-cost] Schools for costume history degrees

I looked for one last year and came up with nothing, but then I was looking for an on line degree. I finally opted for a PhD in Creative Writing. Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of New York City -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun..

Re: [h-cost] Clothing correspondence from early 20th-Century

Hi Broom! Monica (aka: Catriona from the Laurel list in SCA parlance). Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of New York City -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Broom Sent:

Re: [h-cost] Splendors of the Renaissance photos

This is a copy of the outfit worn by Federigo Gonzaga C. 1529. I think they used what they had for the lace. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Maggie Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 6:17 PM To: Historical Costume S

Re: [h-cost] Splendors of the Renaissance photos

As I recall, some of the ruffs were paper. It was probably easier to keep them stiff rather than have to was/starch/redo the fabric kind. This stuff has been on tour for years. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of M

Re: [h-cost] Splendors of the Renaissance photos

Allison, Great pics! Especially the details. The fabrics were all supposed to be woven on the same (type) antique looms as the originals. There was a wonderful booklet they handed out in NYC with pics of many of these garments. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] New to me - Historic Clothing Reconstruction

It was a amazing exhibit, but not well publicized. It was held in the CUNY Grad Center on 5th Ave. I went several times. The curator guard/ lady watching the stuff allowed me to crawl around the Eleonora de Toledo gown-- and she was wearing a farthingale, just as Janet Arnold said! Monica

Re: [h-cost] What to name a dressmaker's dummy

Mine's "Matilda" because she is unsteady on her base-- she "waltzes" with me. Monica t -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Käthe Barrows Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:24 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] Grading patterns

I am sticking my nose in here. I spent 25 years as a patternmaker/designer in NYC. Both Gerber and Lectra have computer grading programs. The software and hardware are HUGELY expensive. My suggestion is to contact either of these companies to see if there is someone in your area (or ever outside

Re: [h-cost] Sound of Music

Directors and stars have a huge amount of input on what people wear in the movies. Most stay pretty close to the current styles--- which date really fast. However, these were made before the VCR/ DVD era where people can watch and appreciate (or not) the clothes more often and more critically. On

Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissance Dress in Italy

I had 2 and gave one to a friend (my SCA apprentice) as a gift. :-) Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of otsisto Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 5:33 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissa

Re: [h-cost] Opinions on this book

The Wilcox book has redrawings c. 50s. Not good for silhouettes, however if it leads you to the original painting, it serves a purpose. Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of New York City -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mail

Re: [h-cost] Opinions on this book

I bought it a long time ago-- back in the late 70s/ 80s when there was very little published about costume/clothing. I have used it to check definitions a few times. I would not throw it-- sell it on eBay. Monica Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of N

Re: [h-cost] Do anyone "know" this lady? (Italian portrait)

Maybe from his workshop, I would guess it is probably not from the master's hand. Monica Spence PS- I have it too in my files, it just says "Florentine." -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Käthe Barro

Re: [h-cost] PhD programs in costume history

I looked for an on-line PhD in Costume History due to my location/ schedule. I never found one. It is not a matter of WHEN you get your degree, it is important to DO it. I got my MA in 1976 in Theater with a specialization in costume. I spent 6 years as a costume designer in the theater, 24 on 7

Re: [h-cost] Pennsic

Howdy. I often wonder why people's names look familiar. :-) Monica (Catriona) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Susan Carroll-Clark Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:20 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pennsic

Re: [h-cost] Pennsic

I am on the Pennsic Staff (again). I run the Arts & Science Display on Monday August 3. Come show your work! Monica E. Spence (aka: Catriona MacDuff, costuming Laurel) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of cc2010m...@cs.

Re: [h-cost] Eleanor of Toldeo portrait?

I've seen the painting on the net and we discussed this a while back. Please don't think I am a know-it all on this, but here is what I know and have studied. Here's the original story. A BBC correspondent has returned a Renaissance painting of Eleonora of Toledo to a German museum after discover

Re: [h-cost] Dressing like an American

When I was 14 (1967) I went to Europe. School trip. We were told NO pants. I just remember wearing my light blue raincoat ALL the time. Of course it came in handy in the rain in Rome. Monica Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA Lead Instructor, Fashion Department Art Institute of New York City 11 Beac

Re: [h-cost] Mary I ???

I look at the eyes first. That vapid "deer in the headlights" look is always a dead giveaway to me. Also, the clothing proportions look wrong. The mixture of period accessories or styles is also a giveaway. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-bo

Re: [h-cost] Mary I ???

FWIW and IMHO it looks Victorian. Might have been based on a Holbein, but I don't think the pic is 16th C. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 6:06 PM To: h-cost...@indra.

Re: [h-cost] Photos of abandoned garment factory

As a designer and patternmaker who's job went off-shore in 2003, this makes me want to cry. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com]on Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:49 AM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] Ph

Re: [h-cost] More black ruffs?

Van Dyck painted silver ruffs on noblewomen from Genoa. Not black but interesting. Also, in one the neck ruff and the wrist ruffs are a different color. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com]on Behalf Of mlysett Sent: Thursday, Jan

Re: [h-cost] Costume- and sewing-related Christmas gifts

Pretty pictures. Racinet was the be-all-and-end-all at his time (19th C.), but everything is redrawn. (Better you should look at original art.) However it is fun to find the original art and then see how he changed it. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-

Re: [h-cost] searching for a textiles textbook

We use the Fairchild Textbook: "Fabric Science", 8th ed. by Price, Cohen, Johnson. Has a workbook with swatches. Pretty technical, but no color pics like "Textiles" by Kandolf. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Pixel, Goddess and Queen S

Re: [h-cost] 16th century maternity clothes

Many women were painted while pregnant. Remember-- not only was she doing her duty, but she had a 25% chance of dying while doing it. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 1:42 AM To: Historical Co

Re: [h-cost] Herni Bendel history

Henri Bendel was a shopkeeper, like RH Macy and B Altman. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 2:27 AM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] Herni Bendel history I know that Herni W. Bendel is a pres

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?

Marjorie Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net http://historicalfictionbooks.ning.com/profile/MarjorieGilbert - Original Message - From: "monica spence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume&qu

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?

My cap, gown and Masters hood from my recent graduation from Seton Hill University. Monica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] what is your dressform wearing?

Hanna, The dress is lovely. Thanks for sharing. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hanna Zickermann Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:30 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is your dressform wearing? My dressform is st

Re: [h-cost] what is your dressform wearing?

Dress forms? OY! I am just beginning to find mine. In April we started to renovate our kitchen from the studs out. It is almost October and as I write this I am putting clean dishes into the 6 shelf, 58" long x 24" deep dish pantry. I have not seen some of this stuff since we moved into the house 1

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egypt perfume/wax cones on head?

It is called a scent cone. It is seen all over Egyptian art. It was wax with a scent. It did melt, giving off a pleasant smell. (Kind of an Airwick solid on your head.) Monica Fashion History teacher -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hanna Zicker

Re: [h-cost] general fitting questions

Dawn-- You can put a gusset under the arms. That would help a lot. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dawn Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 2:36 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] general fitting questions I made up Vogue 7733 to

Re: [h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral, Madrid Spain

This is fabulous! Thank you both for sharing this. Monica Spence -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 2:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral

Re: [h-cost] Itlalian Renaissance hat

It is called a Balzo. You can find info at: http://home.earthlink.net/~lizjones429/balzo-new.htm http://mariwashere.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=26 http://www.sword.net/jessica/firenze/Early15thCenturyBalzo.pdf Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Amsterdam museums & events

The Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt Museum) and Anne Frank's house are both must-see places in Amseredam. Also-- anyplace that sells chocolate and baked goods. However, beware of the damage to your waistline! Oh, yes, drugs are legal there, so be careful of where you bring children. Monica -Original

Re: [h-cost] An interesting ethnic fabric

OMG! This is great!! Chinese Tartans??? Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robin Netherton Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 12:57 PM To: Historic Costume List Subject: [h-cost] An interesting ethnic fabric A friend sent me this link about

Re: [h-cost] Journal of the Costume Society

Speaking of Janet Arnold-- Who is going to Florence in November for the Collequium? (Besides me and 3 friends, that is). Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:04 PM To: Historical Costume Subjec

Re: [h-cost] Modest clothing, was FLDS clothing

Aren't there House Amish and Church Amish with different approaches to technology? If you found garments labeled 100% cotton, that were not, you can call the Federal Trade commission. The miislabeling might be intentional, having to do with quotas of cotton garments brought into the States. Me--

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

! *Very* funny! (Even better than that Baroness whatchamacallit business.) ;-) -- Constance monica spence wrote: > Being funny-- really. > > Monica > Priofessor of Fashion History > Art Institute of New York City > >

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

a hypothetical question, or a real one? I am not sure. Kimiko --- On Tue, 7/8/08, monica spence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear? > Monica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@ma

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

PM, Kimiko Small wrote: > --- On Tue, 7/8/08, monica spence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear? >> Monica > > Is this a hypothetical question, or a real one? I am not sure. It's one that's probably way outsi

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

tos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of monica spence Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:24 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing WHY is it that men make the rules of wha

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear? Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Frank A Thallas Jr Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:10 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing Especially when worn over th

Re: [h-cost] Modest clothing (Was FLDS Clothing)

The biggest problem in my experience with poly is the fact it holds body oder so well. This might be good to help for police dogs, but not for people who wear it. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Candace Perry Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 200

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of monica spence Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:03 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing Thanks, Frank. All that Poly is HOT in the summer. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

Isn't that considered abuse? Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Schaeffer, Astrida Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:14 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing > All that Poly is HOT in the summer. > > Monica > Espe

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

turn..." wildernesse, the Outlands http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of monica spence Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:31 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re

Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing

FLDS? Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jodi Nelson Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:18 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] FLDS Clothing I live in St George UT and the FLDS are about 2 hours away in Colorado City/Hild

Re: [h-cost] 1830s-40s Servants

Don't nurses wear veils in the UK? I remember from several movies... Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 12:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1830s-40s Servants In a message d

Re: [h-cost] Janet Arnold latest

-1540-1665/dp/ 0333570820/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211385839&sr=8-11 Sarah - Original Message - From: "monica spence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [h-cost] Janet Arnold latest

Hi Scarlett-- I just looked on Amazon.uk, but can't find it. What is the title of the book? Thanks, Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:32 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] Religious symbols in jewellery, was Renaissance dress

Henry VIII considered himself a good Catholic til the day he died, even though the Pope did not. :-) There are lots of examples of people wearing crosses in that period -- check out those done by Holbein. As for the later period... maybe. Charles I was notoriously sympathetic to Catholics because

Re: [h-cost] Janet Arnold bibliography

Hi Dawn-- There used to be one online. Google Janet Arnold. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dawn Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 6:55 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Janet Arnold bibliography Is there a collected list of her l

Re: [h-cost] New Topics-- please!!!!!

Anybody up for a roll call to see who from the h-cost list will be in Florence for the conference? Monica Spence, New York City (actually Long Island, but I teach in NYC) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday

Re: [h-cost] New Topics-- please!!!!!

ommendations for costume in and around Florence? I am thinking of side trips for the Janet Arnold Conference in November. Monica Spence ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _

[h-cost] New Topics-- please!!!!!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Anyone want to talk about costume and clothing? Hi Kass-- Nice to see you here! Anyone have any recommendations for costume in and around Florence? I am thinking of side trips for the Janet Arnold Conference in November. Monica Spence

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

Press Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 4:06 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own It's not "depressing" that you are in the SCA, it's "depressing" that other groups do not seem to value books nearly as much. F

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

so many go the extra mile for their hobby. Monica Spence In Society known as: Baroness Catriona MacDuff OL,OP,CM,CSC,KoE,QoC,PA,PA,AoA,OSF,OSS East Kingdom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:33 PM To

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

s probably 15 years old and also a Singer. How many sewing patterns do you own? Commercial: less than 30. I make my own patterns for the SCA garb since I am also a professional patternmaker. Monica Spence ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@

Re: [h-cost] Making History Hip

Thanks. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David S. Mallinak Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:18 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Making History Hip monica spence wrote: > Do you remember who made that DVD with

Re: [h-cost] book lust

Ouch! Try Michael Shemansky Bookseller (online) for MdF. He usually includes shipping in his prices, I think. It is about $100 for the book and it was in his mostt recent catalogue. He KNOWS about us costumers. I told him of the book's popularity when he questioned me why so many people were asking

Re: [h-cost] Help finding image

Drea Leeds has the image on her site in Black and White: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.elizabethancostume.net/low erclass/lcolor.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.elizabethancostume.net/lowerclass/fl emish-dress.html&h=257&w=266&sz=69&hl=en&start=5&sig2=nrGtYqUjKybQHWDsCuquyw &tbnid=FCa

Re: [h-cost] Making History Hip

Hi David! Do you remember who made that DVD with the Highlander Flashbacks? I teach fashion history and this would be SOO cool. Thanks for the help. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David S. Mallinak Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:

Re: [h-cost] OT-ish... Tudor and Elizabethan printing

Try "Blackadder" font -- always looks "old" or "Rennaissance-ish". Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrew T Trembley Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:15 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] OT-ish... Tudor and Elizabethan printi

RE: [h-cost] Anyone seen this in history before?

>From the back it reminds me of a Robe a la Polinaise C. 1700s. Or a Roman shade. :-) Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 2:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Anyone seen thi

RE: [h-cost] saint/iconography question

H. I'm usually pretty good at this (Catholic school fom grade 1 through grad school) I would have thought the person in the front in red was probably Mary Magdelene because the cup is part of the iconography and it looks like a woman. But I am stumped. St. Joseph is the guy in yellow at the le

RE: [h-cost] A good use for bad costume books

One thoing I do with my SCA apprentices is show the drawings/ engravings in the bad costume references next to the original artwork. It really opens their eyes. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrew Trembley Sent: Thursday, February

RE: [h-cost] looking for tudor/elizabethan references

Hi Margaret-- Could you please reference the Bronzino paintings you wrote about? I am VERY interested ... Thanks- Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of margaret Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:08 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h

RE: [h-cost] Costume shop

Been there, done that! Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costume shop In a message dated 2/11/2008 11:09:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Ti

RE: [h-cost] Costume shop

I think most costume shops were designed by someone who had never been IN one, much less worked in one! Monica Former Grad Assistant at the SUNY-Binghamton Costume shop (a LONG time aga) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Monday

RE: [h-cost] OT: quick fabric washing question

Linen shrinks an enormous amount. Especially if it is not pre-washed. Most linen used in Mfg. is not prewashed/preshrunk because the finish will come off and it will look terrible. The linen garment is also usually tailored differently than denim. The fibers of linen react much dirrerent than cotto

RE: [h-cost] OT: quick fabric washing question

estion Do you have any idea where one finds these instructions? I have a small online clothing business and put "dry clean only" on a lot of my tags. I'd like further information on the legalities. Sylrog On Feb 9, 2008, at 9:05 AM, monica spence wrote: > Actually, with all due

RE: [h-cost] OT: quick fabric washing question

ing, it is not necessarily the store's problem. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dawn Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 1:16 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT: quick fabric washing question monica spence wrote: >

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