Re: [h-cost] New York Garment District
Thank you for the suggestion. I would very much like to see this exhibit, but unfortunately my trip isn't until March. Is there a permanent exhibit on display on the Costume Institute? I can't seem to find any information one way or the other on the Met's website. Julie On 1/16/2015 3:05 AM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: From: Monica Spence To: "'Historical Costume'" Subject: Re: [h-cost] New York garment district Message-ID:<00b101d0313c$f86dab40$e94901c0$@optonline.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display, and two from Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss it. It is in the costume institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit. I believe the show runs until February. Monica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
The only thing I've seen is a packet of postcards. Nice, but not much use. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:45 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] New York garment district Is there a printed exhibit catalog? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 1/15/2015 7:31 PM, Monica Spence wrote: > The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning > clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on > display, and two from Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss > it. It is in the costume institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit. > I believe the show runs until February. > > Monica > > -Original Message- > From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] > On Behalf Of Brenda Bell > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 9:11 AM > To: h-cost...@indra.com > Subject: [h-cost] New York garment district > > AtMon, 01 Dec 2014 22:27:11 -0800, humbugfo...@att.net wrote: > >> Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there >> doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. >> Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have >> (historical) costumes on display? > I'd check the People Center at the American Museum of Natural History > for costumes of indigenous peoples. I might also check the Museum of > the City of New York, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of > Folk Art, and the American Crafts Museum to see if there will be any > interesting exhibits. You might also check to see if you can do some > specific study at the Met's Costume Institute, if there's something particular you wish to research. > > > Brenda F. Bell > webwar...@earthlink.net > > Support me in riding the 2015 Tour de Cure to Stop Diabetes! > http://main.diabetes.org/goto/tmana > > ___ > 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 > > ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
Is there a printed exhibit catalog? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 1/15/2015 7:31 PM, Monica Spence wrote: The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display, and two from Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss it. It is in the costume institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit. I believe the show runs until February. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Brenda Bell Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 9:11 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] New York garment district AtMon, 01 Dec 2014 22:27:11 -0800, humbugfo...@att.net wrote: Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display? I'd check the People Center at the American Museum of Natural History for costumes of indigenous peoples. I might also check the Museum of the City of New York, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of Folk Art, and the American Crafts Museum to see if there will be any interesting exhibits. You might also check to see if you can do some specific study at the Met's Costume Institute, if there's something particular you wish to research. Brenda F. Bell webwar...@earthlink.net Support me in riding the 2015 Tour de Cure to Stop Diabetes! http://main.diabetes.org/goto/tmana ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
The Met has an awesome show called "Death Becomes Her" Mourning clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display, and two from Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss it. It is in the costume institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit. I believe the show runs until February. Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Brenda Bell Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 9:11 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] New York garment district AtMon, 01 Dec 2014 22:27:11 -0800, humbugfo...@att.net wrote: >Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there >doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. >Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have >(historical) costumes on display? I'd check the People Center at the American Museum of Natural History for costumes of indigenous peoples. I might also check the Museum of the City of New York, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of Folk Art, and the American Crafts Museum to see if there will be any interesting exhibits. You might also check to see if you can do some specific study at the Met's Costume Institute, if there's something particular you wish to research. Brenda F. Bell webwar...@earthlink.net Support me in riding the 2015 Tour de Cure to Stop Diabetes! http://main.diabetes.org/goto/tmana ___ 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
[h-cost] New York garment district
AtMon, 01 Dec 2014 22:27:11 -0800, humbugfo...@att.net wrote: Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display? I'd check the People Center at the American Museum of Natural History for costumes of indigenous peoples. I might also check the Museum of the City of New York, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of Folk Art, and the American Crafts Museum to see if there will be any interesting exhibits. You might also check to see if you can do some specific study at the Met's Costume Institute, if there's something particular you wish to research. Brenda F. Bell webwar...@earthlink.net Support me in riding the 2015 Tour de Cure to Stop Diabetes! http://main.diabetes.org/goto/tmana ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
I have to second Elegant Fabrics. You don't need to go in knowing what you want. The fabric, and the prices, will entice you to buy. If I'm just looking for bargains, I go to NY Elite Fabrics at 554 8th Avenue. For trims, I have good luck with B&Q Trimmings, 210 W 38th St (though it may be called Shine Trim now). If you just want to drool, look at the ribbons at Mokuba (137 W 38th St). There is a sit down Thai restaurant at 318 W. 36th St (near 8th Ave) that serves up a tasty and quick lunch. Terry -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Monica Spence Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 2:51 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] New York garment district I'd suggest you go to Elegant Fabrics on 40th Street, between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave. That will fill up your allotted time all by itself. Best Regards, Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of humbugfo...@att.net Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 1:27 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] New York garment district I'm going to be in New York next spring (mid-March) and I can squeeze in a couple of hours in the garment district, and I'd appreciate some suggestions: If you could only visit two fabric/trim shops, which would be at the top of your list? Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display? Thanks, Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
Oh good lord! Just two? M&J Trim is a great shop. They have a website, fyi. Nearby, there is a block or two with little fabric store crammed to the gills next to another little fabric store crammed to the gills, next to another one. All of them have slightly different fabric. And they make deals for cash. It is on the same street as Beckenstien's, http://www.citysearch.com/profile/7085136/new_york_ny/beckenstein_s_men_s_fabric_czar.html which has men's suiting and makes suits for the stars. I wish I would have had them measure me up and gotten one when I was there a few years ago. Henry W. Osier --Message: 1Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:27:11 -0800From: humbugfoto1@att.netTo: h-costume@mail.indra.comSubject: [h-cost] New York garment districtMessage-ID: <547d5bbf.7070...@att.net>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowedI'm going to be in New York next spring (mid-March) and I can squeeze in a couple of hours in the garment district, and I'd appreciate some suggestions: If you could only visit two fabric/trim shops, which would be at the top of your list?Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display?Thanks,Julie--___h-costume mailing listh-costume@mail.indra.comhttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costumeEnd of h-costume Di! gest, Vol 13, Issue 94* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New York garment district
I'd suggest you go to Elegant Fabrics on 40th Street, between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave. That will fill up your allotted time all by itself. Best Regards, Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of humbugfo...@att.net Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 1:27 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] New York garment district I'm going to be in New York next spring (mid-March) and I can squeeze in a couple of hours in the garment district, and I'd appreciate some suggestions: If you could only visit two fabric/trim shops, which would be at the top of your list? Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display? Thanks, Julie ___ 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
[h-cost] New York garment district
I'm going to be in New York next spring (mid-March) and I can squeeze in a couple of hours in the garment district, and I'd appreciate some suggestions: If you could only visit two fabric/trim shops, which would be at the top of your list? Also, I've checked the Met and FITM for costume exhibits and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly exciting on their schedules. Can anyone suggest any other museums or exhibitions that would have (historical) costumes on display? Thanks, Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
