> About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own? > 100+ 200? Haven't really counted them, and the collection spills over into art books, so I'm not sure where to draw the line.
> What was the first one you purchased? Where did you purchase it? > Braun& Schneider, I think I got it in a regular book shop. Still have it, love the plates. > What was your most recent purchase? > Vols 1 & 2 of Medieval Clothing and Textiles. > What do you think was the best deal that you have every made when purchasing > a publication? > I got Payne's History of Costume for $1 at one of those huge used book sales. I also got QEWU a few years back when Amazon.uk marked it down to $50. > About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? > Don't collect photos, but have several books of them. > What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you > would take it with you. > The costume books would be the last thing on my mind.... but if I could only pick one or two to keep it'd be a tough choice among the various Janet Arnold books, Cut of ___ Clothing, and a couple of "big heavy art books". > What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! > Hmmn. Several choices, but I think Agony of Fashion is probably it. > > How many sewing machines do you own? What types and age? > I have a VH Lily for regular use. My grandmother's 60's era Kenmore and table. Another 60's era White in a box somewhere, and a cheap Elna for when I need something portable. Oh, and a vintage 30's-40's machine in a lovely mahogany table. > How many sewing patterns do you own? At least 12 pattern boxes full. Time to come clean...What was the most price of you have ever paid for a book, collection of work, etc. I paid $100 for 4 authentic Victorian era paper patterns that I still haven't done anything with. Dawn _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
