A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One
is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about
Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after
WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask.
I would suggest contacting a museum first as they are the real deal so to
speak...
Sidney
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote:
A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One
is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes,
, 2009 1:36 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
I would suggest contacting a museum first as they are the real deal so to
speak...
Sidney
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Sharon Collier
sha...@collierfam.comwrote:
A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid
Unless she wants to donate them and get a tax deduction?
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Kim Baird
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 9:06 AM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
A museum curator
*Especially* in that context, they can't give appraisals. Conflict of interest.
Emma
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of
Betsy Marshall [be...@softwareinnovation.com]
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:56 PM
Unless
For cultural value, a museum is the place to go. For market value, a commercial
auction house. That's the reality of the world. Any documentation, transport
notes, old receipts and the like may be of use,
-C.
kimonos, sashes, etc. (I
know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were
Try contacting John Marshall. He lives in Covelo, CA. He's the author of
MAKE YOUR OWN JAPANESE CLOTHES: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear. I've
heard him speak and enjoyed his lecture. His website is
http://www.johnmarshall.to
There is further contact information for consultations and
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
*Especially* in that context, they can't give appraisals. Conflict of
interest.
Emma
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of
Betsy Marshall
