Re: [h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-07 Thread Penny Ladnier
If I had three months, I have always wanted three months to research in Egypt. Within the next month or so, one dream trip is coming true. I am going to Philadelphia to see the King Tut exhibit. I would also like to visit the FIDM during Oscar week to view the film costumes nominated. Then

Re: [h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-07 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 02:55 07/07/2007, you wrote: So if you had 3 months (just to set an arbitrary limit to what you can see but feel free to ignore any time it might take to travel between museums/countries) to travel the world and see every costume related museum you could what would you want to see. My list:

[h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-07 Thread Cin
So if you had 3 months (just to set an arbitrary limit to what you can see but feel free to ignore any time it might take to travel between museums/countries) to travel the world and see every costume related museum you could what would you want to see. I'd prioritize several ways. Places I

Re: [h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-07 Thread Ann Catelli
--- Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: travel the world and see every costume related museum you could what would you want to see. I'd prioritize several ways. Places I havent been: Museum of the Confederacy (Richmond VA) --cin Cynthia Bar,nes I was distinctly unimpressed by the Museum

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2007-07-07 Thread LuAnn Mason
and curator.LuAnn Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 14:31:13 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] your dream costume trip To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC:--- Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:travel the world and see every costume related museum you could what would you want to see.I'd prioritize

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2007-07-06 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
So if you had 3 months (just to set an arbitrary limit to what you can see but feel free to ignore any time it might take to travel between museums/countries) to travel the world and see every costume related museum you could what would you want to see. My list: In the UK I'd have to prioritise

RE: [h-cost] your dream costume trip

2007-07-06 Thread Rickard, Patty
Don't forget the Historic Costume Textile Museum at Kent State University in the USA. Patty From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Elizabeth Walpole Sent: Fri 7/6/2007 9:55 PM To: Historic Costume Subject: [h-cost] your dream costume trip So if you had 3

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-20 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
- Original Message - From: Deredere Galbraith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:54 AM Subject: [h-cost] Your dream costume I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-20 Thread Silvara
Phoenix dress ?? Silvara [Original Message] From: Jennifer Byrne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 6/19/2007 3:44:27 AM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume Without the limitation of time or money, it would be either Queen Elizabeth's dress

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-20 Thread Jennifer Byrne
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume Phoenix dress ?? Silvara [Original Message] From: Jennifer Byrne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 6/19/2007 3:44:27 AM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume Without the limitation of time or money, it would

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-20 Thread Silvara
okay, thank you Silvara [Original Message] From: Jennifer Byrne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 6/20/2007 6:43:03 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume Ah - yes - wildly extravagant dress you can see here: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/gallery

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Elizabeth Young
Deredere Galbraith wrote: I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. Well, I think I'd like to have a full-on Victorian - that period between the two bustle

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread E House
Lately, I've had an overwhelming desire to make a 1660s-80s gown. I would modernize it slightly and make it all fluffy and fancy, but pretty much all the changes I can think of making were actually done at some point during that period! Since I no longer get free fabric, though, I must save

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Jennifer Byrne
: June 18, 2007 10:55 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Your dream costume I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread elena_o_tighearnaigh
No restrictions at all? I would love to make at least One gown with all underpinnings and accessories for every period, every country/culture beginning around the 10th century... That's a big dream... Gia -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] La Mode

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2007-06-19 Thread Deredere Galbraith
Sorry if you get this message more than once. It's been several hours since I send a message but it doesn't appear on the list. Mmmm I think I found several dresses. I love this pink one http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/tijdelijk/J1.jpg But it will cost many meters of fabric. I also love

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread MaggiRos
Ooooh, I was going to say that! Of course I have absolutely no place to wear it, but I can dream... MaggiRos --- Michelle Plumb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. Sigh, just a

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Dianne Greg Stucki
At 05:40 PM 6/18/2007, you wrote: Clark Gable Oh, yum! Or Cary Grant Or James Stewart Or George Clooney, who reminds me more and more of Cary Grant as he ages... But my dream costume would be either Elizabeth I's Pelican gown, or Jane Seymour's Holbein gown Dianne

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2007-06-19 Thread margaret
I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. The red Bronzino and a slimmer me. Margaret ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Kelly Grant
My dream costume is being worked on right now. An embroidered jacket, slashed silk petticoats and a coat from the early 17th century. We have been plotting for about six months now...the embroidery has begun and now I am in search for the perfect silk. Yes, I am spoiled! Kelly An

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Deredere Galbraith
Mmmm I think I found several dresses. I love this pink one http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/tijdelijk/J1.jpg But it will cost many meters of fabric. I also love this style of dress. Especially the bodice. I would like it a bit more modern I think. In black with lots of embroidery, lace and

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Deredere Galbraith
Oops I forgot one! I would love to have a male 18th century white silk with gold embroidery complete set. And than wear it to modern party's. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Deredere Galbraith
Oops I forgot one! I would love to have a male 18th century white silk with gold embroidery complete set. And than wear it to modern party's. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Kimiko Small
My dream costume has been this one, of Elizabeth de Valois, Queen of Spain. http://tlsun.com/society/pics/ElizabethValois.jpg Now, I do plan on making this one someday, with full embroidery and jewels, the whole shebang. I just need to work on my skills some more. My next big project, which will

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Tuesday 19 June 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No restrictions at all? I would love to make at least One gown with all underpinnings and accessories for every period, every country/culture beginning around the 10th century... That's a big dream... But one I can relate too. In a sense

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-19 Thread Carmen Beaudry
I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. Well, I tend to make my dream costumes. My good friends and family bought the materials for my Laureling gown:

[h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Deredere Galbraith
I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Michelle Plumb
A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. Sigh, just a dream. Michelle in Michigan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

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2007-06-18 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Michelle Plumb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. or *anything* done by Bjarne . susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread lauren . walker
La Mode Bagatelle's Artistic Reform Tea Gown, View A, in mossy-green velvet (for the overdress) and ivory silk for the underdress. I did spring for the pattern; I just quail before it in terms of my limited skill, especially in light of the materials I would like to use. And of course brocade

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2007-06-18 Thread Hanna Zickermann
I love the red dress from Bram Stoker´s Dracula. And I am fascinated by those medieval grand assiette sleeves. My dream is to be able to flat-draft the pattern for every measurement someday. But that´s just the skill and not the costume of my dreams... Hanna At 16:54 18.06.2007, you wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Ruth Anne Baumgartner
The Holbein Anne of Cleves, down to the smallest detail. And THEN anything by Bjarne. And then somewhere to wear them. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Jun 18, 2007, at 4:21 PM, Hanna Zickermann wrote: I love the red dress from Bram Stoker´s Dracula. And I am

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 21:41 18/06/2007, you wrote: The Holbein Anne of Cleves, down to the smallest detail. And THEN anything by Bjarne. And then somewhere to wear them. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Jun 18, 2007, at 4:21 PM, Hanna Zickermann wrote: I love the red dress from Bram

RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Anne Moeller
The crimson velvet dress/dressing gown from Gone with the Wind, The dressing gown is gorgeous. the figure to wear it, Don't we all wish for that Clark Gable Oh, yum! or my dream man, Better be Keith to carry me up those stairs. Suzi Anne

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2007-06-18 Thread David S. Mallinak
Deredere Galbraith wrote: I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. My next costume would be an early 18th century copy of (supposedly Royal Scots Archers

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

2007-06-18 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Monday 18 June 2007, David S. Mallinak wrote: Deredere Galbraith wrote: I was thinking of what my next costume would be and I came to an interesting question. What would be your dream costume? If you wouldn't be limited by money or your own expertise. You mean, I have to be limited to