[h-cost] Boys Costume in a Daguerreotype Photo

Someone please explain this little boy's costume to me, http://daguerreian.org/fm3/detail.php?Databasenumber=861 . You can click on the image to see details in Zoomify. I do not understand the bodice with the trousers. They do not seem to go together. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery

[h-cost] Make Historic Costumes Count too!

Please HELP! I have entered a fashion photo contest sponsored by the Museum of Costume/Fashion, Bath, England. I have entered 9 photos, some that have not been seen on the web before. Other photos are from Costume Cons 27 28. Please look at them and leave a comment. Ask your friends to look at

[h-cost] Sing-along-with-Mitch

Generation Gap Tonight at the dinner table, Mom, my husband, and I were talking about Mitch Miller's death and our memories of his TV show, Sing-along-with-Mitch. We were just a chattering. Our 27 y.o. son, Andy, was dead silent. I asked Andy, You have no idea who we are talking about. He

[h-cost] Antiques Roadshow

We are going to Antiques Roadshow Saturday in DC. We have 9 am tickets. I am so excited. We can bring four items. Is anyone from the list going? I am bringing my collection of 23 original fashion plates of French plays from the late 1890s-1903. Some are Sarah Bernhardt plays. The

[h-cost] HELP!

I am having trouble receiving email from h-costume for the past month. Can someone please forward this to Eliza or please send me privately her email address. Email me at penn...@costumegallery.com . Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/

[h-cost] I found my way back!

I have been going through h-costume withdrawal since the beginning of August. YEA! I am back home! I have never been away from this email list this long. I bought a new laptop and thought that is why I couldn't receive email from h-costume. Tonight we found out that my email server had changed

Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!

Hi Kathy, Long time since we have chatted. They didn't film me at my request...I was going on no sleep and looked like crap. They were looking for American treasures to film. Since my collection is French they weren't that interested in filming it, thank goodness. I just really wanted to know

Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!

I have put on Facebook some of my photos from the sock hop: http://tinyurl.com/22v3p37 Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Words for clothes (WAS: Re: I found my way back!)

This makes me wonder when do the term clothes come into use. I have not seen the term used up to the 1920s. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Words for clothes

I really think it depends upon who you are talking to as to the term used. Last weekend, I was around the general public and referred to my work as a fashion historian. This is the easiest term for the general public to understand. But I did explain to those interested the Costume

Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!

Thank you Sharon for the suggestion. This is the original wallpaper from 1978 when the house was built...so it was installed with paste. It is also waterproof paper. We have considered hanging new sheet rock. That may be easier. I have taken down a lot of wallpaper and the is the most

Re: [h-cost] 1860s photos

Lisa, I have just started collecting 1860s, so this collection is not very big yet. I do have a nice large group wedding photo from England. Another 1860s photo I purchased from GWTW costume designer Walter Plunkett's grandson. The reason this collection is small is because in Richmond,

Re: [h-cost] Words for clothes

Thank you Ann. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ann Catelli Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!

Thank you Sandy! I am so glad to know the name of the tool. My little grand-daughter is very crafty. I want to give her one for Christmas. She loves crocheting and braiding. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume

[h-cost] Alice Cooper Photos

I have added to our website Mr. Halloween, Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death Concert photos. His fans gave him the nickname of Mr. Halloween. The photos were taken with an emphasis on his costumes, sets, and lighting design. There are 40 photos in the free access area of my websites.

[h-cost] Queen's Freddie Mercury's Costumes

WOW I have never seen this video before of Freddie Mercury, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbIcfFD30Ms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbIcfFD30Ms . It pays a great tribute to his many costumes Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] Fwd: R.I.P. Carolyn Kayta Barrows

[Penny Ladnier] Forwarding this about Kayta. She was a h-costume member for years. Kayta sure will be missed. She is survived by two daughters, Eileen Martz, Eleanor Martz Gomez, Eleanor's husband Paolo Gomez, her little brother Gary, his wife Sabrina, and their children, and her mother.

Re: [h-cost] how museums can help costumers?

Good article Allison! Thanks for letting both parties about the research process. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] how museums can help costumers

I believe something people need to understand is the scope of putting things online. I have been doing this for 14 years. I have photographed thousands of items. Over 20,000 photos of actual costumes are just waiting to go online. I photograph at a high resolution with detailed photos of

[h-cost] Heads UP: Badly Costume Elizabethan Movie on TCM right now

The movie is Fire Over England from 1937. It is hard to watch! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of costume, fashion and textile history. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Heads UP: Badly Costume Elizabethan Movie on TCM rightnow

Kathleen, The film was first released in 1937 and re-released circa 1944. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of costume, fashion and textile history. ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

Jumping up and down...you are coming about 40 miles from me! Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of costume, fashion and textile history. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

Ann, Is CSA or CW charging this much for series? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of costume, fashion and textile history. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] It is like Christmas Presents!

Saturday, I rented a climate controlled storage unit to house some of my collections. We started taking the hat and bridal dress collections out of my office...this is like Christmas presents to myself! I had the hat boxes stored everywhere in-house. There were so many that I had forgot

[h-cost] OT: Christmas Decorations

OFF TOPIC This might not be historic or vintage needlework but I found a beautiful cut-work embroidered Christmas runner last summer in an antique store. The embroidery is machine made. http://www.costumegallery.com/runner.jpg http://www.costumegallery.com/runner.jpg A link to my 2009

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Greek artistic dress

Deb, I have seen a couple in the 1890s Delineator magazine. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] What Costume-related gifts did you get?

Looks like some of you racked up on the gifts. My future daughter-in-law gave me a box of antique lace that she had purchased at an estate sale. In the box was a fine lace bertha in perfect condition, very delicate lace collar, and some collars and cuffs that are tacked to tissue paper. We are

[h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

Today our The Costume Gallery Websites 15th Anniversary. Hard to believe that we have been online that long. I started the online Research Library as a college student. This was also my first year on h-costume. I hope some of those members from then are still on h-costume. If so, many, many

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

Your welcome Ann. Thank you for being one of our first Costume Classroom instructors! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

Thank you Carol. I did the h-costume directory in 1997 or 1998. I had forgotten all about the directory. That was fun! It is so hard to believe it has been 15 years online for my business. My daughter Katie was 4 years old when I started my business. She would fall asleep in my lap while I

Re: [h-cost] Queen Maud's wardrobe

WOW What a beautiful dress! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

Yea Kimiko! You are in the h-costume old-timers club! Do you want a walker or cane? I remember when Margo was going through the process of developing her business. Wonder what year that was. Thank you for your work when an intern for my Library! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary--A shout out!

I wanted to give a shout out to the many people who have made my wonderful job so much easier over the years...many, many have been h-costumers. You all are such a great support group and a wealth of information!!! Many of our websites' visitors, subscribers, and students have been from this

Re: [h-cost] hair work

It one of you gets good at hair work, look me up. I have my daughter's long braid from her first haircut at 6 y.o. I saved it to have hair work made. The braid is very thick and curly. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume,

[h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

Thank you to everyone for making our websites anniversary very special. I truly appreciate all your kind comments. Question: I've been watching a lot of 1940s films and keep seeing women wearing halo hats. It seems to have been fashionable for a while and kept getting large and larger. I

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

I will clean up one of my photos later tonight an put it online. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

That may be a 1950s version but it is not what I am talking about. These look like halos from the Byzantine paintings. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

But thanks for showing the Lilly Dache hat. She is my favorite. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

Link numbers 1 4 are halo hat but not 2 3. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

I thought that I had my 1940s bridal photos with the halo hats on my laptop or external hard-drive but don't. I will have to pull the photos off my master computer Wed. night. I am sorry for the delay on the photos. I saw halo hats in 1941 films on TMC Tuesday. One film was Affectionately

[h-cost] Your family and costuming genes

I was re-reading Margo's post and it got me to thinking...How many of our family members are enjoying costuming since we became a member of h-costume? Or maybe inherited the costuming gene? If so what kind of costuming? All my kids like getting into costumes...sometimes for no real reason. We

[h-cost] Philly places to visit

I am going to be in Philly Thursday and Friday next week. Are there any museum exhibits that are fashion/costumes related that I should see? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile

Re: [h-cost] Costume con

I'm going and going to be a panelist. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Costume Con

I encourage people to go to Costume-Con regardless of your level of costuming experience. I have been to two CC and find the people SO friendly. They love to talk about their costumes and how they made them. Last year I did meet more h-costumers than the one at Baltimore. The CCs seem to take

Re: [h-cost] Costume Con

The workshops that Robin did last year were outstanding! I am offering to do workshops on digitally restoring antique photographs in Paint Shop Pro software and another on how to photograph costumes for the internet. I am also on the primary sources panel with Julie Zetterburg Sardro, webmaster

[h-cost] VA Archived Collection Viewing: Important Info

This is long, so please read all of it. http://www.thistle-threads.com/blog/ Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history ___

[h-cost] Mummers Museum and Mardi Gras Trip

Kudos to Sandy Pierre for the great recommendation to go to the Mummers Museum in Philadelphia. We did the photo shoot Saturday morning. Joe I took 700 photos in 2 hrs. We photographed all the costumes on exhibit. Each costume may have up to 10-15 photos to show all the details from front,

[h-cost] Elizabethan Packers Fan

We had a blast photographing at Costume-Con 2010 (28) the world's best Green Bay Packers fan. Make sure to look at the detailed photos. http://www.costumegallery.com/CostumeCon28/historic/packers/P1020792.htm Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

[h-cost] Rio's Costumes Up in Smoke

Trying to send this again. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/rio-carnival-samba-city-fire Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Rio Costumes in Flames

This is so sad! http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/rio-carnival-samba-city-fire Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Robe or train???

I feel so silly asking this question. I am working on photos of coronation costume photos for Mardi Gras. I am looking for the correct term to use for the detachable train (?) worn by the king and queen. You may view the questionable piece here:

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

A photo of the coronation costumes can be seen at http://www.itvs.org/films/order-of-myths . The fifth photo in the header shows the costumes. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Thank you Charlene. What was the name of the show? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Here is the first set of photos from the Mobile Carnival Museum. This is the 2007 Queen's costume with six photos. Five of the photos you can zoom in really close. http://www.costumegallery.com/MardiGras/2010/Mobile/Museum/Queen1/index.html Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Thank you Charlene. I have Netflix streaming. The queen's costume is the one that is in that documentary. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Exhibition of English wedding dresses since 1780

Linda, I couldn't get the link to show the photos. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...

I loved the band the Way Outs! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

[h-cost] 100th Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

March 25, 2011 is the 100th Anniversary. Monday night PBS' show NOVA is featuring the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Check your PBS listing for the time in your area. For those not in the U.S. PBS generally runs the video online after the episode has aired.

Re: [h-cost] 100th Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

I am sorry, it is on American Experience on PBS, not NOVA. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

[h-cost] Off-topic: Costume Project Completed

I have completed my project of the Mardi Gras costumes at the Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile, Alabama. About 98% of their exhibited costumes are on this area: http://www.costumegallery.com/MardiGras/2010/Mobile/Museum/ There are 201costume photos each with their webpage and six index pages.

Re: [h-cost] Off-topic: Costume Project Completed

Thank you all for your kind words. I love my job! Off to pack to go to New Orleans in the morning. The costume party has begun! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] A Call of Help!!! Mardi Gras Update

I am at Mardi Gras having a blast. Monday and Mardi Gras Day we will be in New Orleans. I need some help! Mardi Gras morning there will be a Renaissance costumed walking club (group) who will be strolling the French Quarter of New Orleans. I don't know their name or touring schedule. They end

[h-cost] Great Trip!!!

New Orleans: I am back from Mardi Gras! OMG!!! Wait until you see the photos and video! Zulu's costumes were great! I am working on them now. I asked one of the Zulu paraders to stop so that I could photograph him. Got the photo and he gave me the most treasured item of Mardi Gras...the

Re: [h-cost] Great Trip!!!

Sharon, From Zulu's website and the history of the parade and their costumes: http://www.kreweofzulu.com/history/ Of all the throws to rain down from the many floats in the parades during carnival, the Zulu coconut or Golden Nugget is the most sought after. The earliest reference to the

[h-cost] Roman Archaeological finds in the UK

Roman archaeological finds from the series of excavations at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, UK: I love the hairpins and brooches. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/sets/72157619350562063/ Video: Opening a 3rd-4th Century Roman Coffin - Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, UK

[h-cost] The Archaeology of a Dress

This is really cool article about an important historic theatrical costume and its conservation. A Victorian dress decorated with 1,000 real beetle wings is set to go back on display following 1,300 hours of painstaking conservation work carried out by a team led by Zenzie Tinker. The costume

Re: [h-cost] Penny's link re: archeology of a dress

Thank you Elizabeth for the correction. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 29

I am going. I am on the primary sources panel and giving two workshops. AND photographing everyone! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Joann's Prom Contest

Joann's Fabric is having a prom contest and the winner receives $50,000. For more details go to: http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_noleftnav.jsp?catName=promContest Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites

[h-cost] 1906 Fashion Video

This is a great video of 1906 fashions. It was filmed going down Market St. in San Francisco. The men and women's fashions are great! View this at full screen. All teenagers should see this film when learning to drive. Traffic rules are important. FYI, watch the vide at full screen.but then it

[h-cost] 1920s Fashion Film Footage

Actual 1920s film footage on how to cut and style a bob hairstyle. It is at minute 2:39 in the video...lots of ladies' fashion and shoes in this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwG-kRi0-Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwG-kRi0-Yfeature=related feature=related Penny Ladnier, owner The

Re: [h-cost] Conserving Royal Wedding Dresses

Thank you Linda for the links. Here is the original source of the article: http://tinyurl.com/6cm6geu it is a press release. Penny Ladnier...waiting in a NJ hotel for Costume-Con to start Friday. The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile

[h-cost] British Royal weddings attire history for 100 years

An interesting table comparing attire for eight royal weddings for the past 100 years: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12830494 . The table includes the bridal dress designers. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites

Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage

CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, Your costumes were were wonderful and a treat to photograph. Your presentation of the CW costumes were very moving! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, I am working on the photos that I took of you at Costume-Con. I applaud for doing an excellent job in matching your fabric prints up on your dress's seams. WOW! Matching up prints is such a lot art. I also converted a couple of your photos to black white. I think you will be pleased.

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

My local newspaper ran an article about wedding traditions, http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2011/may/04/tradition- tales-ar-1015954/ Scroll down to The White Wedding Dress. So who started the trend of the white wedding dress, Anne of Brittany or Queen Victoria? The year

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

Chimene, Do you have a source for that info? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

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

I know George Martha's niece didn't wear white. I worked with her wedding dress for exhibit at the Valentine Museum. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, I heard a rumor that an entry in the historic category had an entire notebook of documentation for their costume. Was that you? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

My tripod suggest...make sure it is lightweight for travel. Some can add pounds to your luggage and put it overweight...OUCH! That hurts the pocketbook!. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

Oh Andy...I am still in mourning over the death of my Panasonic Lumix. My husband still has his but won't let me touch it. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Carol Burnett's Curtain Dress

Carol Burnett's Gone with the Wind curtain dress at the Smithsonian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Curtain_Dress.JPG Video of the costume designer, Bob Mackie, talking about designing the curtain dress: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSSTZd-0I2k

Re: [h-cost] Carol Burnett's Curtain Dress

Laurie, Were the books based on the Texas area in the 19th Century? I believe it was Texas Tech who published the books. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

Thanks Marjorie! Great tip! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

Re: [h-cost] False Eyelashes

I forgot to mention the film was released in 1930. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] False Eyelashes

Wow! 105 years! Thank you Margo! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 -Original Message- From:

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

Ann, We lived in Gulfport until 1980. Maybe that was when they changed. Previously it was to represent the antebellum period. Mobile, Natchez, and I believe Vicksburg do the trail maids. Am I leaving out any other cities? I believe Albert Cat said that they did them in his area of North

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

I am sorry De for repeating your links. Penny Ladnier, owner ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] one of a kind wedding dress

I know from attending a Chickahominy Powwow last year they stated that it is not a favorable word. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history One year Library subscription sale for $45 until June 30 FaceBook:

[h-cost] Jaw Dropping: Final Price for Debbie Reynolds costumes

Here is a complete list of the costumes sold and their final prices: http://www.icollector.com/Debbie-Reynolds-The-Auction_as20092 Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history

Re: [h-cost] Jaw Dropping: Final Price for Debbie Reynolds costumes

You are welcome Julie. From what I have read the sell bought 18 million. I didn't hear about the sale until it was on the TV news Saturday. But I didn't see TV or internet from June 1-12 because of my son's wedding. I did some backtracking to find out the info that I shared with you all. I

Re: [h-cost] FOUR DAYS DOWN?

I am here and see your post. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

[h-cost] Edwardian Bodice Closure

I am working on an article from 1902. The dresses are for elderly women. The article refers to a bodice with a Duchess front closing. What is this? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

I have been following online trends for years. As for the slow time on email lists web, July/August and November/December are slow months. This is due to holidays/vacations months. The busiest months are Sept., Oct., Jan.-March. Sept-Oct is due to Halloween and schools/colleges going back

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Heather, Numbers 1-6 sound like the Fashion Life Cycle! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

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So here are the questions...how did you find the h-costume email list? And what year did you join? It will be really interesting how the newbies have found it. I found it as one of two costume email lists in 1996 on AOL. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

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As for sewing...it is the #1 hobby for women this past year. This was on the news during the past six months. I don't recall the actual source. I was just surprised to hear this. It's not just the cons, it's the battles and other big reenactment events. I hear people saying they are not

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LynnD, H-needlework was the other group that I joined at the same time as h-costume. I just remembered that it was 1995 when I joined...my first costume history course in college. I will forever be grateful to the h-costume old-timers! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

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Fran, I miss the vintage email list. Cat moved f-costume to yahoogroups. I forgot that it is another email list that is active. You can find it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F-Costume/ Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion,

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