Re: [h-cost] Trim question
At 20:53 20/11/2008, you wrote: Suzi: You can still find bullion braid and fringe from certain suppliers.? It's used a lot in theatrical costumes and would look spectacular on your dress.? Costume houses or theatre groups in the UK?could probably help you find a source there.? Sometimes military supply?companies also carry it. Cheryl I think you have misunderstood. Aylwen, the original poster of this query, lives in Australia, and doesn't have access herself to braid shops in London which I can visit. I know about braids and bullion, as I have bought them here in England for years for my costume making business. Unfortunately I am currently 6 weeks behind with my current work, with an ongoing medical problem, so cannot volunteer my services as a buyer. You will find a list of English braid and trim suppliers on my web site. http://www.suziclarke.co.uk/links.php ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Trim question
Suzi: You can still find bullion braid and fringe from certain suppliers.? It's used a lot in theatrical costumes and would look spectacular on your dress.? Costume houses or theatre groups in the UK?could probably help you find a source there.? Sometimes military supply?companies also carry it. Cheryl Odom -Original Message- From: Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:20 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Trim question At 11:55 20/11/2008, you wrote:? >I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would? >have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold? >braid about 1/8" wide.? >If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton?? >Bye, Aylwen? ? In all probability it would have been "gold" fringe. Gold and silver thread was used for embroidery, usually a flat strip wound round a core of silk, often yellow/gold in colour. Gold and silver bullion was used to make fringe, and as far as I know there is no reason to suppose that this would not have been used on a dress of 1812.? ? Suzi? ? ___? h-costume mailing list? [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Trim question
Thanks Suzie. What would you recommend be used as a substitute today? I am making a reproduction gown to bring to London with me next year. Bye, Aylwen Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent from my iPhone 0409817623 On 21/11/2008, at 6:20 AM, Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 11:55 20/11/2008, you wrote: I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold braid about 1/8" wide. If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton? Bye, Aylwen In all probability it would have been "gold" fringe. Gold and silver thread was used for embroidery, usually a flat strip wound round a core of silk, often yellow/gold in colour. Gold and silver bullion was used to make fringe, and as far as I know there is no reason to suppose that this would not have been used on a dress of 1812. Suzi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Trim question
At 11:55 20/11/2008, you wrote: I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold braid about 1/8" wide. If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton? Bye, Aylwen In all probability it would have been "gold" fringe. Gold and silver thread was used for embroidery, usually a flat strip wound round a core of silk, often yellow/gold in colour. Gold and silver bullion was used to make fringe, and as far as I know there is no reason to suppose that this would not have been used on a dress of 1812. Suzi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Trim question
I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold braid about 1/8" wide. If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton? Bye, Aylwen Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent from my iPhone 0409817623 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
