[h-cost] CostumeCon24 Online Registration

Announcement for Costume Con 24 Online registration is now available via our website. We accept payment via PayPal. http://www.epicmovies.org/cgi-bin/register.cgi CC24 Committee "Those Who Fail To Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -- Why They

Re: [h-cost] Blanche Paynes book with patterns

Sounds about right. Mine has 43 different patterns...if that helps and indeed there is a pattern for the wedding suit of King Frederick of Denmark (1743) and a Gold Embroidered Wool Dress c1690. Looks like it could be a mantua, but isn't called one directly. Sg The patterns at the bottom a

Re: [h-cost] Blanche Paynes book with patterns

> I would be very greatfull if anybody could tell me a > little more of these patterns. > Some years ago i photocopyed some patterns from a book at > the library, and just wondered if these are from the book > of Blanche Payne. There is the cut of the wool mantua and > a pattern of an 18th centu

[h-cost] Blanche Paynes book with patterns

I would be very greatfull if anybody could tell me a little more of these patterns. Some years ago i photocopyed some patterns from a book at the library, and just wondered if these are from the book of Blanche Payne. There is the cut of the wool mantua and a pattern of an 18th century dress ma

Re: [h-cost] Organ pipe pleats

Sure, until I find it in my backed up pictures, you can get a hold of these books; Payne, Blanche. *History of Costume - From the Ancient Egyptians to the Twentieth Century* (1965). Harper & Row, USA. This book is rather odd. It has no ISBN number. The copyright on mine is 1965, but I cann

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Costume by Ruth Buck ?

At 16:50 22/10/2005, you wrote: Victorian Costume - and Costume Accessories (ISBN:0903585170) Buck, Ruth. Another book I'm considering purchasing... does anyone have this or know if the contents are worth it? It's an older title so I'm not sure if the photos are going to be that good. Tha

[h-cost] Victorian Costume by Ruth Buck ?

Victorian Costume - and Costume Accessories (ISBN:0903585170) Buck, Ruth. Another book I'm considering purchasing... does anyone have this or know if the contents are worth it? It's an older title so I'm not sure if the photos are going to be that good. Dawn _

Re: [h-cost] Dress with rickrack lace on concluded ebay auction

You know, I have that whole series and didn't think to look in it! Thanks for reminding me. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Lloyd Mitchell wrote: Fran, I just googled "Piecework" rick-rack and found three volumes of Weldon"s Needlework that might give you the resources for you

[h-cost] 2 homes available on Fair Isles!

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this on my online news page. I'd *love* to try and get one of these homes, but that is just a dream. Elena/Gia Americans Clamor for Spot on Scottish Isle By Associated Press Fri Oct 21, 5:29 PM LONDON - The tight-knit community of Fair Isle _ known for

Re: [h-cost] Organ pipe pleats

I looked thru the Met's online info, and couldn't find the base. Can you offer guidance? - Original Message - From: WickedFrau To: Historical Costume Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Organ pipe

Re: [h-cost] Dress with rickrack lace on concluded ebay auction

Fran, I just googled "Piecework" rick-rack and found three volumes of Weldon"s Needlework that might give you the resources for your project. Kathleen - Original Message - From: "Lavolta Press" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 4:25 PM Subject: [