Re: [h-cost] More Tudor Questions (next step - bodice)

At 11:31 PM 11/23/2005, you wrote: I wish that the website could help, but not a lot of women back then were ever my size, at least not any pictured (which is why I like Lady Guildford's portrait - she's plump and she's only a little younger than I am - 27). That's why I was really interested

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays

The non-existent wall that prevents otherwise intelligent people from enjoying these delights of Opera and Shakespeare is sewn, here in America anyway, by the anti-intellectual brigade. Those usually sports-soaked numb-nuts that seem to be "kewl" in school and never really leave college for t

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays/opera/ballet

At 12:17 26/11/2005, you wrote: The non-existent wall that prevents otherwise intelligent people from enjoying these delights of Opera and Shakespeare is sewn, here in America anyway, by the anti-intellectual brigade. Those usually sports-soaked numb-nuts that seem to be "kewl" in school and n

[h-cost] question about velvet

Hi, I saw the most delightfull printed roses velvet today. It is the kind of velvet that is wowen into dimentional stripes. Dont know the english term for this, and i apologise for asking because many have asked before, but this velvet wich today is used for trousers and jackets, was that used

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays

I'm with Dianne on this one, although my "opera wall" doesn't come with a set of rude neighbors! ;-D I just plain don't like most 19th century music (or a fair amount of 20th century music). I don't have much appreciation for any book or movie or art form that has a lot of over-the-top drama in it

[h-cost] Opera and ballet

In a message dated 11/26/2005 9:02:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I adore music from the Renaissance and Baroqe periods, though, and Mozart (does he count as Baroqe or Romantic? *** He's "Classical"with Haydn and Beethoven. And there are

Re: [h-cost] victorian corset with too short busk

This is hindsight, but I would have researched and bought the busk first before starting the corset, and then adjust the corset length so the available busk works. Why do you have to buy the rest of the boning in the same place? Is there a minimum order? The spiral boning is

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays

Sue wrote: I adore music from the Renaissance and Baroqe periods, though, and Mozart (does he count as Baroqe or Romantic?). Mozart is considered "classical", along with Haydn and early Beethoven. Classicism is between Baroque and Romantic. -Helen/Aidan (Who grew up not e

Re: [h-cost] question about velvet

If I understand what you mean correctly, you 'betcha! Look in Fashion in Detail from the 17th and 18th Centuries (by Hart and North) on pages 82 and 100. A 1760's man's dress coat of sprigged silk velvet. The velvet it is orange with greenish flowers outlined in black! It is embroided in s

Re: [h-cost] Opera and ballet

I adore music from the Renaissance and Baroqe periods, though, and Mozart (does he count as Baroqe or Romantic? *** He's "Classical"with Haydn and Beethoven. And there are lots of Baroque and Classical operas. My faves too. I like the stylized, non-realistic approach

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays

In a message dated 11/26/2005 11:59:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but definitely not that serial stuff.) ** Definitely NOT so... As 12 tone music becomes more historicalI find that it can not be so bad. In fact I like a lot of it. I 1st "

Re: [h-cost] Opera and ballet

In a message dated 11/26/2005 12:14:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, what I said was I loved the music. Well there's no argument there! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailm

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays/opera/ballet

On Sat, 26 Nov 2005, Suzi Clarke wrote: > But I cannot get over the ballet "wall", even though I saw Nureyev and > Fontaine in Les Sylphides. I hate the music, and don't enjoy the > dancing. (And there are some seriously odd costumes in ballet too.) Oh wow. I'm just the opposite. I can barely to

[h-cost] Museum of London gable

Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote At 18:20 25/11/2005, you wrote: The Museum of London's website has a "press pack" in PDF which has many, many pictures of some of the things -- including larger versions the mitten and the sock. Also background info -- well, it goes on and on. Anyone inte

RE: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays/opera/ballet

My mom was a professional classical ballerina and dance in general, so I think my love for ballet is genetic. If I have a chance --- even if it is a movie- I'll watch it. Opera--- now there is another thing... I did costume designs for many, many, many productions for two major Opera Conservatori

Re: [h-cost] Museum of London gable

At 18:03 26/11/2005, you wrote: Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote At 18:20 25/11/2005, you wrote: The Museum of London's website has a "press pack" in PDF which has many, many pictures of some of the things -- including larger versions the mitten and the sock. Also background info -- well

Re: [h-cost] OT - Pin Cushion

Emory and toe are the usual 1800's filling. The emory is really hard to find. The toe is the flax that is thrown away from sheathing. Go to a period farm for it. Sue Shatto [EMAIL PROTECTED] 401 Fairview Ave. Frederick, MD 21701 www.victorianmillinery.com 301-694-8950 - Original Message --

[h-cost] Re: OT: Pin Cushion

Unspun wool would work a treat. Or sawdust. Me, I'd use the wool. Email me I should have some combings from the wedding shawl I'm supposed to be spinning... Ta Carol -- Creative Clutter is Better Than Idle Neatness! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays

Hi Sue, This is very odd, we share excatcly same taste in music. Except for some music by Elgar, Stravinsky, my music ranges also from 16th trough 17th. and 18th century music. My favourite composer is Haendel, i just love his music sooo much Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Sue

Lavinia teerlinc (was Re: [h-cost] More Tudor Questions)

Quoting Kimiko Small <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: And I have some of Livinia Teerlinks images, but those were miniatures, and hard to determine what they wore. She also comes into Henry VIII's service in 1546 according to the book I have, so her Tudor minis are going to be a later time frame than yo

Re: [h-cost] question about velvet

> Hi, > I saw the most delightfull printed roses velvet today. It is the kind of > velvet that is wowen into dimentional stripes. > Dont know the english term for this, and i apologise for asking because > many > have asked before, but this velvet wich today is used for trousers and > jackets, was

Re: [h-cost] victorian corset with too short busk

At 17:34 26/11/2005, you wrote: Possibilities..? 18" busk - http://store.corsetmaking.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B-18&Category_Code=SB Another 18"/46cm busk - http://www.grannd.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GS&Product_Code=1228%2F13.46&Category_C

[h-cost] 16th century Book of Hours/Calendar

I can't remember whether this is a Book of Hours or a Calendar, but I think it is by Simon Bening (too lazy to check - it's cold where my books are.) Thought the list mind be interested to see the site. Click on "Flemish Miniatures". http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html Suzi _

Re: [h-cost] question about velvet

I have the ugliest 1880's bodice ever made of ick-brown fairly wide-wale corduroy. Nobody would ever believe it was accurate if I reproduced it. So homely. Katy On 11/26/05, Diana Habra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi, > > I saw the most delightfull printed roses velvet today. It is the kin

Re: [h-cost] 16th century Book of Hours/Calendar

At 09:05 AM 11/26/2005, you wrote: I can't remember whether this is a Book of Hours or a Calendar, but I think it is by Simon Bening (too lazy to check - it's cold where my books are.) Thought the list mind be interested to see the site. Click on "Flemish Miniatures". http://www.bl.uk/onlineg

Re: [h-cost] OT - Pin Cushion

If you don't mind what color the wool is - I have some 'raw' brown wool that I could send you. Katheryne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] 16th century Book of Hours/Calendar

Hi ! Has anybody ever have a chance to see the Eleonora of Toledo book of Hours in the V&A? If so, is there a link? I have only seen B&W pics ... Best Holiday Regards- Dame Catriona MacDuff -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kimiko Small Sent: S

Re: [h-cost] theater opera costumes in general

I saw a movie an adaption of Richard III with Ian McKellan (sp??), done in the WWII era.. except for a few lines added here and there, it was very well done. In fact it made more sense to me then the original. Katheryne ___ h-costume mailing list h-co

Re: [h-cost] Museum of London gable

At 10:27 AM 11/26/2005, you wrote: At 18:03 26/11/2005, you wrote: It looks great, Suzi! May I ask, what solution did you decide on for the inside front section - did you do it as a padded roll or flat fabric? Hi Jean Thanks again for your site. I used a thin layer of wadding, just enough to

Re: [h-cost] victorian corset with too short busk

- Original Message - From: "Carol Kocian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 1:36 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] victorian corset with too short busk This is hindsight, but I would have researched and bought the busk firs