At 10:18 AM 4/24/2008, Penny Ladnier wrote: >About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own?
current cataloged: 169 books with direct costume focus, large collection of textiles, art and manuscript facsim. with related info Mags: Costume (#6 to current) and misc others >What was the first one you purchased? Where did you purchase it? Don't remember probably sometime in the early 80's. >What was your most recent purchase? Die gegossenen kleeblattförmigen Fibeln der Wikingerzeit aus Skandinavien by Birgit Maixner is the most recent to arrive.. others on order. >What do you think was the best deal that you >have every made when purchasing a publication? Don't remember. >About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? Don't do modern costuming (end about 1600). Have family photos from 19th C that I suppose I could use. >What book or magazine is your most >treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it with you. Tough choice, probably 'Storia del costume in Italia' set by Rosita Levi Pisetzky >What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! Also tough choice, probably Norris (refuse to own a copy of Iris Brooke) >Do you have a room devoted to your collection? Separate building for library. >When did you start collecting? Collecting books my whole life.. serious costume related book collecting probably early 80's >Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? Pleasure. >Optional questions: > >How many sewing machines do you own? What types and age? 19th C treddle, 2 from 1940's (Singer and clone), 2 from 1950's (Sears, White), 2 from 1980's (Penney's, Bernina) that I actually use most often >How many sewing patterns do you own? Don't know. Beth Matney _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
