the big conference somebody mentioned in Michigan? Kalamazoo, maybe? Here is the link to the Medieval Congress in Kalamazoo http://www.wmich.edu/medieval/congress/ . This is a major event for medieval scholars from around the world that takes place every year in early May. An organization called DISTAFF (founded in part by Robin) has actively worked for several years to give medieval costuming research a presence there. You will find the full list of sessions on the web site but a couple of the interesting ones are: "Old Clothes, New Tools I: Computer-Related Tools for the Study of Dress and Clothing Culture" "Dress and Textiles IV: Headwear" "Personal Effects: What They Carried and What They Wore" "Dress and Textiles I: Weaving and Spinning" and several more costume ones and a great many non-costume ones depending on what other interests you have. There are also dozens of booksellers.
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