Re: [h-cost] searching for a graphed pattern
The University of Washington (Seattle, Drama Library) has all three. 1. Pattern diagrams for three nineteenth-century... by Susan Barnwell Pattern diagrams for three nineteenth-century dresses in the Royal Ontario Museum, 1834-1843 by Susan Barnwell; Mary Holford; James Loates; Royal Ontario Museum. Language: English Publisher: [Toronto] : Royal Ontario Museum, C1984. Database: WorldCat Libraries that own this item: University of Washington Libraries 2. Pattern diagrams for three eighteenth-century... by Susan Barnwell Pattern diagrams for three eighteenth-century dresses in the Royal Ontario Museum : series 1, 1700-1775 by Susan Barnwell; Mary Holford; James Loates; Royal Ontario Museum. Language: English Publisher: [Toronto] : Royal Ontario Museum, C1984. Database: WorldCat Libraries that own this item: University of Washington Libraries 3. Pattern diagrams for three eighteenth-century... by Susan Barnwell Pattern diagrams for three eighteenth-century dresses in the Royal Ontario Museum : series 2, 1780-1800 by Susan Barnwell; Mary Holford; James Loates; Royal Ontario Museum. Language: English Publisher: [Toronto] : Royal Ontario Museum, C1984. Database: WorldCat Libraries that own this item: University of Washington Libraries -Original Message- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 18:47:06 -0800 From: Cascio Michael rosen...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] searching for a graphed pattern Message-ID: 1417747626.17249.yahoomailba...@web160401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello the list, Years ago either AlterYears or Amazon Vinegar Pickling Dry Goods carried a set of graphed dress patterns from, I think, the Royal Ontario Museum. My Google-fu is failing me so I can't find a reference to them on-line.. If anyone has these or remembers what I'm talking about could you let me know. I think there were 3 different time periods so I'd like to know what they were before I spend hours trying to find them through WorldCat. Casssandra ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Costume exhibits in New York
FIT actually has exhibits http://www.fitnyc.edu/11600.asp Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT, Part One Fashion Textile History Gallery November 29, 2011 through May 8, 2012 [part 2 will open May 23] And http://www.fitnyc.edu/11853.asp IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA Special Exhibitions Gallery February 10 through April 17, 2012 These are always free but never allow photography. I always stop by FIT when I am in New York. There is always something worth seeing there and you are in the garment district so you may find other things of interest in the neighborhood. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble
I think the fokti example is done quite well, the only quibble I would have is that the original fabric is clearly a densely textured fabric (someone mentioned the original designer said it was like a snake's skin) and the fabric used in the reproduction is not a textured fabric. This same problem often occurs when we make reproduction historical clothing as many of the beautiful textured and patterned fabrics of the past are just not available or are only available in upholstery weights. Thanks for all the links to the various stills from the film. Agnes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need information on sacque garments (NOT the dress)
I don't know about the rest of you but I find that since 1995 there is a great deal more information readily available AND that I am constantly learning more and more about the history of garments, the acquisition of information is not static. Either scenario is possible here - the 1995 cataloguer (Rexford) may not have known much OR she did know plenty but chose to use a word that we do not generally (in the historic costume community) use to describe that style garment. My personal interpretation (without having seen any of these garments) is that most of them sound like what I call a Chemise or Camisa or in simple English Shift with the exception of the ones designed for protecting clothing while combing the hair which I would call a combing jacket or combing sacque. However we interpret it we are reminded of the constantly changing nature of the English language, especially in scholarly settings. Agnes * From: WorkroomButtons.com westvillagedrap...@yahoo.com * To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com * Subject: Re: [h-cost] Need information on sacque garments (NOT the * dress) * Message-ID: * 1316083379.80212.yahoomailclas...@web130224.mail.mud.yahoo.com * Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 * * I looked her up (her name is on the transcript).? She appears to be very knowledgeable, but of course that's no guarantee of accuracy.? Also, she was faced literally with dozens of bulging plastic garbage bags and may have missed clues dues to the sheer enormity of her task. * * We (two elderly ladies and me) have found things she missed, like factory marks and laundry stencils, that in my untrained opinion render her approximate date of those garments invalid.? But, again... considering the conditions under which she was working... it's not surprising that she may have missed the mark occasionally. * * Am I allowed to use her name here? * * Here's a book she wrote (on Amazon): * * www.amazon.com/Womens-Shoes-America-1795-1930-Rexford/dp/0873386566 * * ...and here is a brief professional synopsis: * * www.partnersforabetterworld.org/directors.html (scroll to bottom) * * * --- On Thu, 9/15/11, Sheridan Alder sheridanal...@yahoo.ca wrote: * Excuse me if someone else has already thrown out this suggestion, but my impression is simple - the 1995 cataloguer just plain wasn't knowledgeable about historical clothing! * * ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary
I have been on the list since at least spring of 1994. I remember we tried to have H labels for our name badges at the Costume Con in Santa Clara... I think that was CC12. Agnes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Steampunk Ideas
I made up the Laughing Moon Sporting Costume as a bicycling costume but have worn it to a SteamPunk event. It is actually a fun pattern but I did need some help fitting the jacket. The skirt, leggings and spats went together quite easily. I would recommend that you measure your calves before making the spats just in case they are not the right size for you, it's easier to modify them before cutting the fabric! (as is the case with all patterns) There are actually a few silly pictures of the outfit on this page http://homepage.mac.com/gawne/PhotoAlbum14.html hope that helps... Agnes From: Regina Voorhes reginalaws...@gmail.com To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Steampunk ideas Message-ID: d995e66f0912012203j72e07d8dxe5eef400d7ddc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am looking for a pattern, available in plus sizes, for a military-looking Steampunk outfit. I plan to do a sporting-type suit, and was wondering if anyone knows about Truly Victorian's split skirt and 183 Riding Habit Bodice or Laughing Moon's 1890's Sporting Costume with Leggings patterns? I have never used either maker, but I am a very experienced historical costumer. Ever, Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Modern Ballroom gowns clearly inspired by historical dress
Hi Sid - I know you asked for modern dress and were reminded that this is a historical list. However I do try to collect images of modern dress that is clearly inspired by or a literal knock off of garments from the past. My most recent find was Miley Cyrus' gown by Zuhair Murhad from the Oscars. IT is a clear Homage to the Dior 1949 Junon dress at the Metropolitan museum in New York - google either to get the images. You might like the other designs by Murhad as well. I hope this makes it relevant to the list -- do the rest of you see in modern clothing? 2. Ballroom gowns (Sid Young) -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:17:44 +1000 From: Sid Young sid.yo...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Ballroom gowns Message-ID: 674184e90909291717m642cf6e4kf4615cf64046b...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi ladies (and gentlemen), I need some links to some modern ballroom gowns... can you email me your favourites. Thanks Sidney ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Chicago History Museum
I highly recommend going to see this show if it it possible for you. I just flew from Seattle to Chicago specifically to see this show and it was really worth it. The gowns are not behind glass so you can really see details better than some shows where everything is behind glass. The oldest gown is a 1861 dress attributed to Worth and Bobergh and the most modern is a Chanel/Lagerfeld worn by Oprah Winfrey. All the garments were once owned by women of Chicago and the museum notes give small details about these women. There is also currently an exhibition on another floor of the clothing of Bertha Palmer (Mrs. Potter Palmer of the Palmer House Hotel). She seems to have been a very interesting woman and her clothing is mostly couture as well. Admission to the Chicago History Museum is 14 dollars - but it is free on Mondays. The building and grounds of the historical part of the Museum are interesting as well. Agnes Gawne -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:34:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Margrett Norwoode mistressmargr...@ameritech.net Subject: [h-cost] Chicago History Museum To: h-cost...@indra.com Message-ID: 418222.45279...@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 To Rebecca and anyone else in the Chicago area or within a reasonable drive of it who might want to visit the exhibit: I have Friday, July 3 off work for my Fourth of July holiday. I'm thinking of going downtown for the fireworks. But even if I don't do the fireworks, I would love to visit the History Museum that day and see the exhibit. Last time I visited the Museum was well before my mom died, so it has been years. And when I'm done there, I want to go down to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Harry Potter exhibit. Or vice versa, with MSI in the morning and History in the early afternoon. Either way, email me if you would like to join me for either. Kerri-Ellen Subject: [h-cost] current clothing exhibition at the Chicago History ??? Museum To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Message-ID: 7ff8eb1186284f25add7872aec885...@ourcomputer Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=US-ASCII Thought this might be of interest to some - I'm trying to figure out how to get there and see it! Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire * ??? http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7237/exhibition-chic-chicago-at- the-chic ago-history-museum http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7237/exhi End of h-costume Digest, Vol 8, Issue 188 * ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] fashion and costume in Berlin
Hello fellow h-costumers, I have a student who asked me this question today: I am going to Berlin in a couple of weeks. Do you have any recommendations on fashion related activities (Museums, Neighborhoods, etc)? so - as I have never been to Berlin and have no clue I am passing the question on to you guys. Any good ideas? Agnes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Jazz Coloured
Hello list - I went to the Phryne Fisher web site and looked in the glossary -- here is what the author says Jazz Coloured means: Jazz coloured pink, black and silver, green, black and gold. Usually in stripes. source: http://www.phrynefisher.com/glossary.html If you are interested in Phryne Fisher it may be worth your while to read the rest of the glossary. Message: 3 Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:57:37 -0500 From: Rickard, Patty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Jazz Color To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I am sure have heard of certain colours used in clothing such as zoot suits referred to in this way -- I cannot recall where/when -- colours such as yellow, green and others not usually associated with menswear of the early 20th century. You could always hunt and email the author and ask. Good idea, thanks! As a side note, the Phryne Fisher Fan Club here in Melbourne used to take tea at the Windsor Hotel as described in the books. I wonder if they are still around, How neat - I hope so. -C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Designers questions - Paquin
Hi Penny - I have a book at home about Mme Paquin - I don't have it here at work. Off the top of my head this is what I know about her. Jeanne Paquin 1869-1936 maiden name Beckers born in Saint Denis, France married in 1891 her salon was at 3 rue de la Paix in Paris She made evening gowns, used a lot of lace and fur - had a lot of historical inspiration in her designs. She also had tailored day wear and did some costuming for theater. She was a big promoter of her fashions (more than was usual at the time) having models wearing her gowns show up at the opera and things like that - considered sort of outrageous at the time. She opened salons in London, New York, Madrid, Buenos Aires She retired from active designing in 1920, her Maison continued on under the direction of Henri Joire (I think he was her half-brother) with designs by Madeline Wallis, in 1936 Ana de Pombo took over the designs and by 1942 the head designer was Antonio del Castillo [later of the house of Lanvin]. Others took over after him and eventually the Maison closed in 1956 under financial difficulties. She was the first woman designer to recieve the Cross of the Legion of Honor in 1913. She also served as President of La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne from 1917-1919 my book (at home) is written by contemporary designer Dominique Sirop- he seems to think she was one of the greatest designers of all time. I don't know off hand of any book specifically about pre 1930s designers but I would bet that if there is one it's in French. Agnes 2. Designers questions (Penny Ladnier) -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:23:50 -0400 From: Penny Ladnier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Designers questions To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I am working on history of fashion designers from the early 20th Century and have a few questions. Paquin: I have that Mme Paquin business was from 1891-1956. Does anyone know her first name? I can't find it in my resources. Also I have come across some French images in 1919 for a Joseph Paquin. Would Joseph be a relative working under Mme Paquin's label or house? Lady Duff Gordon: Did she go by several names. I have in 1907 an illustrator and designer named Lucy and in the 1910s Lucille. Could this be Lady Duff Gordon? Can anyone suggest a book that would include lesser known designers from pre-1930s? I have a lot of designer images without an information about their business. For example: Womenwear: Lewis 1910s, Bernard 1910s, Klein 1910s, Nicole Groult, and Germaine 1900s-1920s. Etienne Drian, 1900s-1910s, I have info that he was an illustrator but I have images from several magazines that refer to him as a fashion designer. I have a small paragraph in one of my books about him. Menswear: Kriegck 1920s, Larsen 1920s Milliner: Cora Marson, Camille Roger 1910s-1920s Hair Designs: Emile 1920s This is just a few of the designers that I need information. I actually have about 100 designers with lots of images and no background information to go online. I started this project to shed light on designers so that people would know other designers were important that time seems to have forgotten. I guess the fashion history books have forgotten them too. I would at least like to provide some career highlights for each designer. I am revamping my Designers of Their Time website, http://www.costumegallery.com/Designers/ . I am about 2/3 finished with the website's makeover. Now visitors can click on the designer names and go to their pages and view career highlights and thumbnail images in our collection. Each designer's page has a beautiful background with their fashion illustrations. 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
Re: [h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle
Re: [h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle Don't confuse the two businesses. Nancy's Sewing Basket on Queen Anne Ave North in Seattle is still open and a thriving business: a great resource for patterns, books, buttons, ribbons and all sorts of fabrics. It's La Mode Bagatelle that quit making patterns, their 2 patterns were the Regency Wardrobe and the Artistic Reform Tea Gown - the stock that was printed is still being sold by Ravenrook. http://www.ravenrook.com/bagatelle/ Agnes Message: 13 Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:38:04 -0700 From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed They carry our books, and they just placed an e-mail order with us. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Carol Mitchell wrote: You mentioned that they only had two patterns in their line. I only know of one-the Regency wardrobe. What was the other? Thanks Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Nancy's Sewing Basket in Seattle was Re: walmart fabrics
Suzanne - Glad you found Nancy's. It is a really nice store as you say. You may remember a few years ago a pattern line (they only made 2 patterns) called La Mode Bagatelle? Well, you probably met the 2 women who made those patterns if you were in Nancy's on a Saturday. Susan works in the Ribbon Room (at the back of the store, I hope you went in there) and Tamara manages the store. Even though it costs a fair amount to shop at Nancy's I know I will get a good product every time. And isn't my time worth good fabric? Agnes Message: 3 Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:14:17 -0500 From: Suzanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] walmart fabrics To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed On a happier note, I can report that while I was on vacation in Seattle last week I found a marvelous fabric store called Nancy's that would've tempted me to buy all sorts of nice things if I'd had room in my suitcase to take them home. ;-) And it was full of people on a Saturday afternoon! 'Though I admit there weren't any sales going on and that's what most people would be looking for these days I think the people in Nancy's were looking for specialty items like mother-of-pearl buttons and silk ribbon for special projects. I bought a Sewing Workshop pattern -- I don't know of any place in central Iowa that stocks them. Suzanne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Museums in the North East US was:Sorry, had to laugh
Since you mention that you will be in New Hampshire I have to recommend that you go to the Hood Art Museum at Dartmouth. I was there for a non-costuming reason and just happened to have time to wander to their museum. They have great early things (a wonderful early middle eastern art display) and many later American and European paintings. Of course, having the Rockefellers attend your school probably helps the art collection... also there is a great Orozco mural in the basement of the Baker Library building -- and the admission was free. Agnes On Apr 30, 2008, at 11:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Message: 13 Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 01:50:19 -0500 From: Exstock [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Sorry, had to laugh To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original - Original Message - On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:49:15 -0700 Wanda Pease [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since my migraines are pressure triggered, I'm pretty miserable even though I really love the green this produces as well as the coolness! Not to glory in your pain, but I'm very relieved to hear this--the husband and I recently decided for sure NOT to move to WA (going to NH instead!) and we both get pressure/weather migraines. Sour grapes and all, but I'm glad to have one less reason not to regret our decision! -E PS--anyone have any suggestions for costume or museum related destinations in the northeast? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] V-neck regency gown?
This bodice completely overlaps. The pattern is a simulation of the round gowns that actually opened in the front but in this case only the illusion is created with the overlapping bodice, the designers made this design decision suspecting that most modern wearers would prefer the back opening. They made a lot of design decisions like that as they originally were making the pattern for their local Jane Austen society members, not costumers, per se. On Apr 14, 2008, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A dancer in my group is making a v-neck regency gown and is using the La Mode Bagetelle pattern. Has anyone here seen this version made up? She has told me there is a huge overlap. Without being able to see it, I can't see if this is designed to come out like the half robe in Janet Arnold or not. Thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] La Mode Bagatelle Pattern help needed
The Ravenrook company is selling the La Mode Bagatalle patterns now. They have the yardage posted at the bottom of the page. http://www.ravenrook.com/clothier/bagatelle/regency.jsp Agnes On Apr 7, 2008, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Message: 4 Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:34:23 +1000 From: Aylwen Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] La Mode Bagetelle Pattern help needed To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Does anyone have a copy of the yardage for the La Mode Bagetelle Regency Wardrobe pattern they can scan and email to me? I believe it is on the back of the envelope, I can't find it in the instruction booklet. Many thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] 1867 Washington DC Fashion question
My brother sent me a question about fashion in 1867 - specifically regarding a ball in Washington DC. Do any of you have any idea why an 1867 woman would powder her hair or wear a blue ribbon around her neck? Here is the original quote. It's taken from the letters of John Hay. He was Abraham Lincoln's private secretary all during the Lincoln administration and then got sent to France as a diplomatic attache during the Johnson administration. He wrote about the ball in DC in February 1867 when he'd just returned from Paris. begin quote: February 11. Mrs. Sprague gave a beautiful ball. The ladies who danced the Cotillon, and many who did not, had their hair powdered a la marquise. I have never seen so beautiful and picturesque a roomful. Some of the most striking were the Hostess herself (with whom I danced), the Hoyts, Miss Romain Goddard, Miss Haggerty, and Mrs. Banks, who was very correctly dressed, even to the extend of the blue ribbon around the neck, a little refinement in which she was alone -- Miss Kinzie, a fresh Western beauty and a superb danseuse. Mrs. Sumner and Miss Hooper, though not powdered, were beautifully dressed. :end quote I have my theories but I don't want to influence any of your answers as they are just theories. Thanks, Agnes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: costume photos
I have been teaching a seminar on the history of fashion since 1999. I used to lug many different books to class each week and use an opaque projector to show those images! But, sometime around late 2000 I started scanning the best pictures. Sometimes I even bought a new copy (used) of the books I was heavily scanning from so that I could release the bindings and scan more easily. Then I made powerpoint presentations and brought a computer and projector to the school. Since I own (often 2 copies) of the books I scanned and only use the scanned images to make it easier to see the images in the classroom (and quicker to change from one book to another) I feel I have complied with the meaning of the law, if not the letter of the law. It's only the technology of the presentation that I have changed. If you add images from the internet to your powerpoint presentations for class be sure to credit the museum/website that you lift them from. I am not a copyright lawyer so I don't know the legalities of using these images but if you use them only in your class and do not make a bunch of copies of your presentations and sell them you might get away with using the images for education and not be in danger of lawsuit. Some websites specifically state that you may not use their images without their permission, however that does not mean that you cannot put a link in your presentation and go to their website during class (if you have a live internet connection in your classroom). i have done that with the Metropolitan Museum, and even personal websites of members of this list. If you do this you must log on earlier in the day before class and make sure your links are still good. Since my class runs for 12 weeks the links have often changed since I last visited them. If you are in a high profile setting or a school that has a legal department you might ask for legal counsel to advise you about using the images from websites or books you do not own. Good Luck! Agnes Gawne 1. Re: costume photos (Sylvia Rognstad) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:50:42 -0600 From: Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] costume photos To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I know what you mean. I'm trying to do a very brief overview of history in my costume and fashion industry class and I just don't have time for all this this semester. Maybe I can work on it over winter break. As it is, the job pays so poorly that I end up making about $5 an hour with even a minimum amount of prep time. Gotta start looking for a better teaching job, although at my age, I doubt I can find one. Sylrog On Oct 3, 2007, at 9:28 AM, monica spence wrote: Depends opn the period--- I teach the same thing. It took weeks, months to get them to where I was happy. I don't know if there are any short-cuts. Do one a week and you'll be fine. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] OT- brewing iced tea
Funny enough I just got an email from Cooks Illustrated about their tea tasting -- here's the link if you would like to read it. http://www.cooksillustrated.com/printtasting.asp?tastingid=592bdc=7104 or http://www.cooksillustrated.com/tasting.asp?tastingid=592bdc=7104extcode=N07MH1AA1 They are the people that have a TV show on PBS and a cooking magazine without advertisements. Now- back to topic. the best tea dying I have found is from Nambarrie's Tea from Belfast - it dyes cups, teeth and fabrics. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] RE: hair linnen cape/ linen cap
Bjarne, That cap is sometimes also called a Corday Cap as Charlotte Corday was wearing one when her portrait was made in prison after she murdered Marat. In the USA some people also call it a Martha Washington Cap as she is often pictured wearing a variation of it as well. Getting the Country Wives pattern (if they will ship to Denmark) is probably the quickest and easiest way to get information about the caps and since they (Country Wives) did all the research work you know it will be correct. -- Message: 10 Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 09:50:08 -0400 From: Five Rivers Chapmanry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] RE: hair linnen cape To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 This exact cap is part of a repertoire of caps in one of the most excellent Country Wives patterns. Judy and the troupe at Country Wives have examined literally hundreds of extant examples and come up with a series of cap patterns ranging from late Georgian through Regency, of which the cap you're viewing, Bjarne, is Regency. You can view and order the patterns by contacting Judy McPherson directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . I was very thrilled when we used to carry patterns to have this line included in our repertoire. Simply one of the best! Regards, Lorina Five Rivers Chapmanry purveyors of quality hand-crafted cooperage, embroidery supplies; fine, original textile, pen and ink, and watercolour art. Now available: Recipes of a Dumb Housewife, by Lorina Stephens 519-799-5577 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - www.5rivers.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Fabric and Costume in Ireland
Textile Museums in the North of Ireland It's completely out of the area you will be in but in case any others are traveling to Ireland and going North rather than West, the Irish Linen Centre and Museum in Lisburn, County Antrim is amazing, it's fairly small but they demonstrate every aspect of linen making from the raw flax, the tow, the combing, the spinning, the weaving, the finishing. They have an actual original Jacquard loom that they still use to make special linens for official occasions - it's really worth a visit if linen is your interest. Here's a link to the website http://www.visitlisburn.com/visitor_attractions/irish_linen_centre_and_lisburn_museum/ The rest of Lisburn is a Unionist town full of Union Jacks and other signs of their pride in being part of the United Kingdom so it is quite different from your visits to Dublin, Galway or Cork. Really eye-opening on many levels, but the Linen Museum can't be beat. There is a lace museum that is really a small house completely filled with every type of lace that has been made in Ireland and some from the continent not too far from the Belleek factory in Fermanagh, once again, this is the North of Ireland, not the West. Most ofthe lace is in garments so it may be interesting to a costumer of 19 or 20th century garments. Here's a link to their website: http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/ Ireland has gotten really continental compared with when I first went there in 1980 to visit my cousins and consequently you find more things like the modern Kilkenny craft centres and less old fashioned crafts. But, you will find the people to still be gracious. Strike up a conversation in a pub or a shop (convenience store) sometimes the locals know about things off the beaten path that might be small but really interesting and unique. Message: 1 Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 07:37:12 -0500 From: Genie Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric and Costume in Ireland To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed At 11:06 PM 5/8/2007, you wrote: Does anyone know of any treasure troves of linens, embroidery, Irish crochet, or exhibits of costume in any of the places I've mentioned? And not all our itinerary is set in stone yet. If there are any tourist spots that shouldn't be missed, I'd welcome all recommendations! Thanks, Kathy I heard of a linen mill or lace factory on the Dingle peninsula somewhere, but didn't have time to look for it while we were there. There is also a indoor shopping mall in Cork, the Savoy Centre, on Patrick St. They used to have (five years ago) a cotton/linen shop there as well as a few other boutiques with handmade jewelry and local artisan's work. Have a great time. It's a beautiful area. Just an fyi, if you intend to go to Skellig, get there very early. There is only one boat per day, and it leaves pretty early. Genie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: The Jamestown Test
That was pretty funny Cin, but you have to listen all the way to his very last statement: ... I also learned that breeches make my butt look big! Message: 7 Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 10:40:52 -0700 From: Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] The Jamestown Test To: h-cost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed A Washington Post reporter dresses up as John Smith to see if anyone recognizes the outfit or has heard about Jamestown. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2007/05/08/VI2007050801375.html I suspect we'd all fail the test... he just looks like a guy in funny clothes made of upholstery fabrics to me. It's a cute video, tho'. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Detroit suggestions
You should definitely go to the Detroit Institute of Arts to see the entire room covered in Diego Rivera Frescos. It represents Detroit Industry in the 1930s. Plan on sitting in this courtyard (roof was added later) to see the four walls. If you give yourself enough time you can see the entire process of automobile manufacture. It is really an impressive work of art, although it doesn't have too much fashion. There are also some great paintings in the museum and even a Mummy in the antiquities section but the Frescos were the highlight when I visited. I don't know of any fabric stores there in Detroit or the environs. Message: 12 Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:45:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Mary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: Detroit suggestions (was NYC recommendations ) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I'm glad this subject came up and *thanks* to all for the recommendations. I'm also going to NYC in July and I'm determined to get to the fabric stores this time! I went 2x last summer and never did get to indulge in my addiction!! LOL I will also be going to Detroit for a few days. I'll be close to the DIA, although I think I read that they are remodeling (or something) and many exhibits will be closed. Any other suggestions of sights to see (doesn't have to be costume related!) close to the downtown area? I don't know much about Detroit -- and I won't have a car for long distance trips. Thanks! ~mary ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume
this was an interesting site but very Anglo-centric. Some American museum curator needs to chime in with the American terms for many of those items. For instance: the British term braces for men's suspenders was there and the British term Suspender belt was there for a woman's garter belt. Both things that most Americans would need a translator for (and who knows what English as a Second Language speakers would need). Anyone with good language skills and time on their hands could probably give them some input for American costume vocabulary. 6. FYI- Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume (david webb) -- Message: 6 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:55:47 -0500 From: david webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] FYI- Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I wondered if others might find this interesting: http://www.mda.org.uk/costume/vbt00e.htm Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume, ICOM International Committee for the Museums and Collections of Costume It's broken down by men's and women's clothing, etc. and includes basic line drawings. A bit basic, but if your mind goes blank trying to think of a clothing term, it could be useful sometime. Sheridan Alder ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Suggestions for London - Fan Museum
The Fan museum is in Greenwich (near naval museum) also next to the house Daniel Day Lewis grew up in, his father was poet laureate for United Kingdom at the time. There is a plaque marking it. It is an easy walk from the tube station. It is a lovely small museum with a fine orangery in the back. http://www.fan-museum.org/information.asp 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ER Telephone: 0208-305 1441 0208-293 1889 -- Message: 11 Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:45:24 -0400 From: Penny Ladnier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Suggestions for London To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response \ Susan, my asst. told me that there is a hand-fan museum in London. She tried to find it on her trip to England but was unsuccessful. Maybe some of our London list members can give better directions to the museum and if they have been there, provide a review of the collection. Is it worth finding. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
