About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own? About 30-35 (but 2 of those are Moda a Firenze and QEWU (bought from Amazon/Canada for $192, which included shipping)
What was the first one you purchased? Historic Costume for the Stage 1974 Where did you purchase it? Humboldt State University for a costume class What was your most recent purchase? QEWU What do you think was the best deal that you have every made when purchasing a publication? A friend found the 3 Janet Arnold books at a garage sale and bought them for under $20, then gave them to me About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? Loads, because my family took lots of photos, then threw them in a box. If anyone wants copies (some very nice turn of the century ones, I will scan and email to you What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it with you. Besides pics of my kids, nothing. What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! Let There Be Clothes Do you have a room devoted to your collection? no When did you start collecting? When I had some money Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? pleasure Optional questions: How many sewing machines do you own? One What types and age? Husquevarna/Viking new this year, finally had to bite the bullet and get new machine when old one (Elna) wouldn't work unless you picked it up and shook it really hard How many sewing patterns do you own? Tons, my friend, who was a costumer, gave me all she had after she decided not to do shows anymore -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:03 PM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own This could be really fun to poll the list. Lurkers come out, wherever you are! About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own? What was the first one you purchased? Where did you purchase it? What was your most recent purchase? What do you think was the best deal that you have every made when purchasing a publication? About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it with you. What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! Do you have a room devoted to your collection? When did you start collecting? Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? Optional questions: How many sewing machines do you own? What types and age? How many sewing patterns do you own? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeslideshows.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
