I would also like to suggest that this be shared with the Costume Society of
America's membership.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Mary Bucher
To: h-costume
Sent: Mon, Feb 13, 2017 1:24 pm
Subject: [h-cost] 19th century clothing in need of a new home
Hi,
I received the following
Hard to decide which is worse--black or beige. I like COLOR!!! Never could see
the appeal of black. But the tiaras are cool.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Carmen Beaudry
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2016 2:53 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear
My daughter has re
Actually, a dear friend of mine's mother-in-law chose a beige dress for another
of her children's weddings. And beige was just about the least flattering color
I could imagine for the dear lady. She may have been of a generation where she
took such advice seriously.
Ann Wass
-Original M
The mother of the bride wears beige and keeps quiet. But I would think another
color would be more fun.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: R Lloyd Mitchell
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2016 9:12 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear
Was at a 20s/30s wedding in June past
NOT beige lace!
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker
To: h-costume
Sent: Mon, Jan 25, 2016 8:17 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Wedding wear
I'm no help, either. The last wedding I went to, here in Texas, everyone
but the bride came in jeans and cowboy boots. :-
My mannequin is wearing a partially completed shift that was a massive fail. I
have to re-think the whole thing, so there it hangs.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: R Lloyd Mitchell
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 10:37 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wear
Lucky you! I schemed to get to Boston to see it but just couldn't.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Katy Bishop
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 12:08 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"
Absolutely, I worked on that show, dressing mannequins when
Yes, that is a great book, and I almost cited it, too.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Viv Watkins
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 12:02 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"
There is a fascinating book - "Hollywood and History - Costume Design i
If we all liked the same thing, there would only be vanilla ice cream, as they
say.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lavolta Press
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Tue, Jan 5, 2016 2:17 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"
I gave up on snarking at movie costumes many y
Some of my Facebook friends are following. No one shoulder bare, or many, many,
other things. I know it's theater, but even allowing for that, seems very
weird. My opinion is, even though it is a story, it is based so firmly in a
historical time and place, it seems downright strange to go off on
One of these days, I hope I can splurge on the Fashion Plate book. Bought
Cassidy's hot of the press in Louisville.
Alas, I didn't get anything costume related, but I didn't ask for anything,
either.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lavolta Pres
You might want to consider Etsy.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: costumegal66
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Dec 24, 2015 2:31 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Retiring
Merry Christmas. I'm still here. I will be retiring my website next
summer after the 20 year anniversary. My bad
I've been interested in charity sewing, too, and have found a few references in
England. So far, I've had no luck finding firm evidence in the U.S. One of the
things on my to-do list is to search the archives of a local Society of Friends
meeting (Alexandria, VA) and records in Philadelphia to s
While it may or may not have been authentic in the period, I, too, like it for
interpreting at events. One can show what the garments looked like (since you
are wearing them underneath) and also the whole art of hand sewing--but, as you
say neatly and plainly. Of course, as with other reenacting
You mean the farmer's big overshirt, right? (I ask because "smock" was also
used as a term for a woman's shift or chemise, at least in parts of England.
Read about smock races sometime.) Do you have the Shire album on the subject?
Also try "Dress of the People." I suspect the answer to your que
Oh, no doubt about that. I was looking more at making and mending, not fine
needlework. I admit that is a whole other category, and it could be that some
of the generic "sat at work" references were, as you say, fine needlework. But
there were plenty of references to specific projects to clothin
You are probably mostly right. However, Rachel Van Dyke did write once of
taking her "bundles" of mending down when a friend called and so had one bundle
less at the end of the visit. Of course, even those clothes in the bundle that
needed mending may not have been the most intimate ones, or, as
Had taken a hiatus to write, but I did make a doctor's coat for my 5 yr old GD
for Christmas. It is based on the one Doc McStuffins wears, and I used my
machine embroidery letters to put her name on it.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: aquazoo
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Dec
I have been getting the monthly reminders from indra.com, but I have to admit I
don't read them.
I also have something to share--this is based on the paper I gave at the Jane
Austen Society of North America's annual general meeting in Louisville in
October.
http://www.jasna.org/persuasions/
Ferret is a woven tape trim. Dow lace is probably dowlas, a coarse linen
fabric. Can't help with Scot cloth, though.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Fri, Mar 6, 2015 2:13 am
Subject: [h-cost] historic cloth names, early 18th c
I think Sybella gave you a good answer. However, if the pattern instructions
are that poorly written, I suggest you also let Butterick (McCall) know. You
can't be the only frustrated user.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Charlene C
To: h-costume
Sent: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 1:49
Unfortunately, they got three times as many submissions as they could take.
Mine is called,
“I Am the Neatest Worker of the Party”: Making and Mending the Family’s Wardrobe
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Emily Gilbert
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Tue, Jan 20, 2015 1:25 pm
S
Thank you Ann for the clarification.
And Carol Kocian also clarified.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Penny Ladnier
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Sat, Jan 17, 2015 3:07 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] New Orleans
Thank you Ann for the clarification.
Penny Ladnier, Owner
The
Thank you! That was great fun to make.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Penny Ladnier
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Sat, Jan 17, 2015 4:59 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Ann Wass in Nola
I love, love, love Ann's red costume in NOLA.
Penny Ladnier, Owner
The Costume Gallery Websi
Pomona green continues into the third quarter of the 19th century, as I found
in my research of that period. I have no real reason for this opinion, but I
always thought of it as more of a yellow-green, like a green apple, so I have
to say, none of your swatches.
Ann Wass
-Origina
Sorry--I didn't get any pics of the Cabildo, and photos of the exhibit weren't
allowed. Again, most of the photos these days are shared on Facebook. I only
got pics of one of the reenactment battles and my workshop, and I haven't
posted anywhere but Facebook. I guess I could put on FLICKR, but
whatcha all working on presently?
Finished a new shirt and pantaloons for my husband to wear in New Orleans.
Scratched a couple of projects for me as time ran out. I figured most people
had never seen what I already had, anyway. Did finish my shawl overdress and
"nankeen" walking habit an
National Park Service will host/allow reenactors, including demonstrations of
firing weapons. What they don’t allow are actual battle reenactments.
Yes, as I added, too. Reenactments are on private property nearby, if they
happen. Gettysburg and Manassas, for example, as well as New Orl
I have been following the NPS
reenactments since June for the 150th Siege of the Petersburg. There were
reenactors at all the events. I have been to all of their events.
They have reenactors who do living history demonstrations, but not battles.
The big Gettysburg events, for example
I discovered quite quickly that I definitely
dislike it. It is confusing and *way* too much of a time sink.
I agree it is a time sink, but not as much as Pinterest! I have a Pinterest
account but haven't done anything with it. Facebook is a good way to keep up
with lots of people at once
As to how others reacted, we got a lot of questions about what was happening
when. I new group, the Louisiana Living History Foundation, has been formed to
manage a living history park with reenactments. (There is the Chalmette
National Battlefield, but for those who don't know, US National Park
We don't do Facebook because we're OLD, we do still believe in privacy and
don't
think much of the merchandising of FB info.
I'm old, too, but I have found Facebook great for costuming because it is so
easy to share pictures, among other things. That is something we really can't
do easil
I think so. I believe many who used to come here regularly may have shifted to
various Facebook groups--I know I have.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Sharon Collier
To: h-costume
Sent: Tue, Jan 13, 2015 6:40 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Anyone here?
Hi, I haven't been getting any
> Tightly woven and seamless
Sigh--later, the article does state they are KNITTED, not woven.
Well, an article in the current "Woman's Day" calleds CROCHETED ornaments,
"Tiny Knits."
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Jadran Kale
To: h-costume
Sent: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 7:49 am
S
The Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society in
Baltimore. You can get to Baltimore via light rail public transportation from
BWI Airport, too.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Charlene C
To: h-needlework ; h-costume
Sent: Fri, Oct 24, 2014 1
manuals of wardrobe advice
Oh, yes. I used to collect these. One that told what a young woman should take
to college, for example.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lavolta Press
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Oct 9, 2014 12:59 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] wardrobe size
I've studied the Gunston Hall probate inventory database for late 18th-early
19th century, and a friend shared some New England inventories from the same
time. But it is frustrating in that there aren't that many women listed. Also,
for both men and women, the enumerators sometimes didn't make a
One sees funky-looking colors of gloves in plates.Of course white kid gloves
tend not to be startlingly white, but they are also very expensive and hard to
clean. So maybe go with a cream, or maybe a grayish-blue?
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: humbugfoto1
To: h-costume
Se
Evidently California Millinery Supply is under new management (I seem to
remember a company with that name years ago, but this site says they are new.)
Their website is minimal at this point, so I didn't see information about a
minimum order. They encourage you to fax, call, or email them.
Th
Oh, ouch--I see Leko does now have a $79 minimum. Back when I ordered from
them, it was around $25.
Bummer.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Fri, May 9, 2014 10:06 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!
Thanks Kay, their minimum orde
You can also find wire in different weights at a hardware store. I've also used
picture hanging wire. Again, real millinery wire, with the wrapping, is nicer,
but in a pinch or a hurry, I've used what I can get locally.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Histori
I've ordered from Judithm, too! Great service!
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Wicked Frau
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 9:11 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!
Here too! https://www.judithm.com/
On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 6:04 PM, Aurora Celeste wrote:
> I
I use floral wire too, when I need something in a hurry and don't have time to
mail order, but I do like millinery wire better.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Sharon Collier
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Fri, May 9, 2014 4:23 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!
Not knowi
I, too, have had luck with Leko. They do have a minimum order but it isn't as
high as $76, IIRC.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Aurora Celeste
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 9:04 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!
I've had good luck with Hats by Leko: htt
Finished reading the rules--contestants have to make their own arrangements for
return. I guess you could send along a postage paid box. There must be some
real prizes, as the rules mention substitutions of equal value (although I
know, cynically, that nothing equals nothing.)
All that said, i
It does sound like the prize is glory--to be included in the trunk show. Also,
it doesn't say if, after shipping your outfit and mannequin to the contest, you
get it back. For $99, I hope you get it back.
BTW--many years ago, when I was an undergrad, our clothing dept. had a
collection of figur
I was going to point that out--only synthetics will "melt."
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Carmen Beaudry
To: h-costume
Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 1:22 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] fiddly question
That won't work on silk, it just burns.
Carmen
On 4/29/2014 6:57 AM, Becky Rautine wr
Thanks, Carol--swallowtail is a good idea, with discreet fray preventative.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Carol Kocian
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 9:42 am
Subject: [h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question
I remember someone doing a survey of
I cut at an angle and then cheat and use fray preventive liquid. I think in the
period, it just frayed.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: humbugfoto1
To: h-costume
Sent: Mon, Apr 28, 2014 10:31 pm
Subject: [h-cost] fiddly question
I'm making a couple of Regency bonnets, with
There are some in the family of Jane Austen--done by a niece, I think. One is
pictured in the book, "Jane Austen's Town and Country Style," by Susan Watkins.
This one has the dress area cut out and the fabric put behind it.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Katy Bishop
To: h-costume
Great idea! I was going to suggest starting with paper. Paper towels sound like
a great alternative! Cheap and you can just keep going until you get it right.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lynn Downward
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Feb 13, 2014 7:47 pm
Subject: Re: [h
-Original Message-
From: Lynn Downward
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Feb 13, 2014 7:47 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern
I've made patterns out of paper towels (don't enlarge the patterns, just
use them the size they are) and make a few of ea
I think she said it is called razorback.
That is "racer back"--This was, I believe, designed for serious competition
swimsuits. Would stay in place and the swimmer wouldn't have to worry about it
coming off the shoulders.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Penny Ladnier
To
I am pleased to announce that Susan Greene's book, "Wearable Prints,
1760-1860," is finally out! It is published by Kent University Press and is
available discounted on Amazon. For those of you who don't know Susan, she has
been working on this project for years, and I am glad to see it finally
I actually have one. Bought a decent dress at a thrift store for summer
wear, but it is just a little low in front, so I bought one of the knit
garments with spaghetti straps. It has a shelf bra, too--remember those from
the
'70s? And yes, my much younger co-workers call it a cami. BTW, it i
In a message dated 12/27/2013 12:03:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
f...@lavoltapress.com writes:
Three identical crewel-embroidered shawls from Heritage Trading to make
a Regency dress
Let us know how it turns out! I bought two shawls in Spain almost 10 years
ago and started a Regency ove
I got a shawl--modernish, but I think it will pass for Regency. My DD gave
me a jeweled peacock pin in shades of blue and green and my husband a bow
tie (that is all he wears these days) in colors to match.
Most of my clothing/textile gifts are on the giving side: Made my 3-1/2
year old gr
I used to like Restoration Hardware's towels, but I haven't bought any in a
while so don't know if the quality is still what it was 10 years ago.
Ann Wass
In a message dated 9/14/2013 4:37:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
chim...@ravensgard.org writes:
Thanks all for the responses about t
I would not want to buy any velvet sight unseen. Only buy from a place that
will send you swatches. Some velvets are so slinky they would drive me
crazy to work with them, while some, even clothing weight, have a bit more
body.
Ann Wass
In a message dated 9/13/2013 4:58:42 P.M. Eastern D
In a message dated 9/13/2013 4:58:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
chim...@ravensgard.org writes:
my steam-punker has been attracted recently by victorian velvet outfits
from the "OMG that dress" site, so he's been looking on-line at velvets.
we have hit a term we can't find a real defini
In a message dated 9/10/2013 7:37:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
emchantm...@gmail.com writes:
is the ballgown for the JASNA AGM at the end of this
month?
No, not going to make it this year. Maybe 2015, in Louisville, and FOR SURE
DC in 2016. I'll be going to the Gadsby's Tavern "Road to
She should be wearing a red Regency-era ballgown that I need to finish by the
end of the month--it is in pieces, and I need to finish the bodice and try the
skirt for length. It's a new pattern, so I'm not sure how much hem I will have.
And, not on my dummy, but also in progress, a turban to ma
They are as good as the people she had compiling them--which was different for
each museum. If the price is right, they are probably worthwhile enough.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Katy Bishop
To: h-costume
Sent: Tue, Sep 10, 2013 12:53 pm
Subject: [h-cost] martha pullen costum
With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not
the hair/hat styles!!
Not sure of the excuse for the hats. But Edward Maeder, in his book "Hollywood
and History," makes the point that hairstyles and makeup are more likely to be
contemporary in historical movies than are the cos
Does anyone have an actual documented example?
No picture of a real example, but Rosalie Stier Calvert of Maryland did write
to her sister in Antwerp that she was sending her "a pair of lace sleeves" in
1807. And there is a French fashion plate from about the same time that shows
separate s
We discovered one of these in our collection several years ago. I learned that
Saundra Ros Altman wrote an article on these, "Stick-Out Petticoats." It was in
"MIMCC Magazine," 1994, Vol. xv, no. 2. She did a search of patents, among
other things.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From:
Not for nothing did George Washington marry the richest widow in Virginia!
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker
To: h-costume
Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from Virginia in 1759
Wow, that's fascinating!
I have had good luck soaking all night in Biz.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 1:29 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?
For fruit stains, like that of the raspberry, I find spray-"and" wash
the best thi
I'm assuming this is in California?
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lynn Downward
To: GBACGcostumers ; siliconweb
; Historical Costume ;
Historic Needlework ; cgwcostumers
Sent: Tue, May 21, 2013 1:03 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Costumers'/Seamstresses' STASH BUSTING Rummage Sale, Conc
For those in the Washington, DC, area:
The Library of Congress Humanities & Soical Sciences Division presents:
Thursday, April 18, at noon
"Women's Clothing During the Civil War Era: Costumes, Foundations, &
Accessories" from the collections of Mary Doering.
Ms. Doering has wonderful things in
Good to have you back, Penny!
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: penny
To: h-costume
Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 3:35 am
Subject: [h-cost] I'm Back for a while
Since late November, I have been trying to get h-costume to acknowledge my
gmail email account replies. I gave up and put h-cos
While they make great buttonholes there just doesn't seem
to be a big enough gap between the 2 bars. I consistently manage to cut a
thread when I open them.
You are right--that can be a problem. I always use the narrower of the 2
options.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Julie
About 20 years ago, when I was back on a college campus regularly, it appeared
to me that the parents were borrowing from their children again. The moms and
dads who brought their kids for campus tours were wearing the baggy shorts,
footwear, Tshirts, and headgear of their children.
But I see
My new Bernina 1008 makes
cruddy buttonholes,
I'm surprised your Bernina makes cruddy buttonholes. I wonder if they've
changed how it works. One reason I wanted a Bernina was their reputation for
good buttonholes. They were at that time the only machine that did the zigzag
of both sides f
Oh, I know they don't HAVE to document it--just wish they would. And some of
the images I've seen are obscure enough that there is no source, alas!
And the Google image search isn't foolproof. Tried to find a period portrait of
a guy sitting in an armchair with a big red rolled arm, and got lot
I forgot about the post-apocalypse!
-Original Message-
From: Sharon Collier
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?
I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put
eedles, thread and
-Original Message-
From: Sharon Collier
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?
I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put
eedles, thread and scissors into my earthquake emergency ki
i keep getting lost on
interest looking for inspiration.
So far, I'm resisting Pinterest. Facebook is enough of a time waster. I would
probably NEVER get anything done if I got caught up in Pinterest.
(Occasionally, friends do share pins, but, alas, many pinners don't document
worth a darn-
Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my
Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to
say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious
service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Vik
My new-old Easter dress is polyester (a thrift store purchase), and I have to
say, I'm glad the pleats in the skirt could be permanently set.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Lavolta Press
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 5:00 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Polyester is the grea
Two Regency era tailcoats--one a linen check, for a June event in Virginia, and
one navy blue wool, just because every man needs one in his wardrobe.
Want to get started on a red velvet reticule for a reenactment in May. Then to
finish the accessories for my red and yellow gown--finish the belt
Actually, girls' dresses developed in the last quarter of the late 18th century
and then, it appears, their mothers copied THEM. The "Lady's Magazine" in 1789
observed, "All the sex now--from fifteen to fifty upwards (I should rather say
downwards) appear in their white muslin frocks with broad
Costumers ARE consumers! Somebody or something is going to be wearing the
product, right? Even if it is made for display on a mannequin, that is
consumption.
And re-making something isn't destroying it.
But I don't collect vintage or antiques clothing or textiles, either. I just
admire other
Once more playing devil's advocate here. I know that, through the lens of
hindsight, we are dismayed that people took 18th century gowns and altered them
to wear in 1876, for example. But you know, this kind of re-use is what might
have gotten them saved at all. Cleaning out the attic--who needs
Fran and I don't always see eye to eye. But I have to agree with her on this
one. Sounds like these tunics/shifts, which started the discussion, exist in
great numbers. Let us hope someone, somewhere, has saved a couple, along with
their provenance (if they were indeed worn at institutions, or w
Ramie was "trendy" in the 1980s because it was not limited by the then-current
textile import quotas. The Chinese, having a history of growing and producing
it, saw this as an opportunity to get more products exported to the US. Because
of its crystalline structure, it is hard to dye--even hard
Thanks so much! 10 is more than enough, and the price is right. Just placed the
order.
I'm not in the Etsy habit yet--I did look on eBay and came up empty.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Beteena Paradise
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Sun, Mar 10, 2013 8:32 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cos
I am looking for spherical pearl (or pearl-like) buttons--you know, like the
kind on long gloves--but in a smoky gray color, not white. Does anyone know of
a source?
Ann Wass
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Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: annbwass
To: h-costume
Sent: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 5:54 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent
Monica, I've seen later versions of the habit, and you are right that the
headgear did look like a bonnet, which you pointed out wasn't around until
after Mother Seton's death in 1821. And the dress itself is more in the style
of the 1840s or 50s. So I think that habit evolved from whatever Moth
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 2:11 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?
To me, Seton's headgear appears to be a somewhat wilted version of the
mob cap, not stiffened like a bonnet, or really much shaped like one.
r her chin. Not saying it's an Italian style, but as
soon
as I saw Elizabeth Seton's headgear, I thought of Mother Cabrini.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Xavier_Cabrini
Kathy
Kathleen Norvell
app...@aol.com
-Original Message-
From: annbwass
To: h-costume
Sent:
I am researching Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Supposedly, the habit of the order
she founded originated in her widow's dress. She was widowed in 1804 while she
was in Italy. Here is a link to a portrait that was supposed to have been
painted then, although I have my doubts.
http://catholicgene.f
Suzanne and Sybella, thank you both. Evidentually, I will follow up on what you
posted, 'Bella. I, too, dabble in millinery but am no expert. And Suzanne,
nothing like just plunging in and trying it, is there?
Ann Wass
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From: Sybella
To: Historical Costume
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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 lu
I just found out about this:
http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/
from a friend's post on Facebook. I'm going to try it--a fortnightly sewing
challenge. So far, it is spurring me on to actually make some long-contemplated
things, use stuff in my stash, and try a couple of new
You should be able to find non-slip fabric--I believe Dritz sells a square in a
package. You would probably want two layers--flannel inside, and the non-slip
fabric outside.
There is also a brand called Jiffy Grip.
Here is one link to the Dritz product. There are others.
http://www.craft-e-cor
As for peasants, see if you can google Chinese painting for
that period and look for workers in the rice paddies or something like that.
There are often travelogue paintings that sometimes have servants hauling
everything up a mountain.
Ooo, good idea!
Ann Wass
-Original M
Thanks! I think I found the statue you're describing:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGdp__poAtM/T-LYMC-WgCI/L8Q/Nld5-rVqp7c/s1600/scan0004.jpg
You're right -- pretty garish... One does wonder what kind of dyes might have
been used by Chinese peasants. This may be irrelevant, but I read
"Terra Cotta Warriors" and first order of
business... peasant costumes for kids in the pit
I saw an abbreviated exhibit of the terra cotta warriors a couple of years ago,
and they weren't all warriors. I know there were, for example, musicians. Maybe
you can look through a comprehensive set
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