At 22:09 25/01/2006, you wrote:
>I will be traveling to England in early February and I was wondering if
>Our Cousins Across The Pond had the new Ziploc Big Bags? They are
>super-sized zip-loc bags with an reinforced integral handle (the XL are
>2ft X 1.7ft). I've found them to be excellent for s
Sorry if this has already been posted, I have only briefly been skimming
these emails. :-)
This should be one of the paintings everyone has been discussing:
http://www.tate.org.uk/magazine/issue4/pearlyqueen_image1.htm
Here's another one by the same artist: (you may have to cut and paste)
http:
Susan,
That would be great! I am asking as a part of a team
for a costuming competition, so having a link with
several useful things on it would be grand. :-) We are
planning a middle class English/Flemish loose gown.
The model is planning a pregancy, so we wanted to make
sure we had all the accom
Rebecca,
Please do. The more references we have, the happier we
will be. :-)
Kathy
> I have photos, but nowhere to put them up online. I
> can send them to you
> directly if you would like - let me know.
Ermine, a lion rampant tail nowed gules charged on the shoulder with a rose Or
barbed, seed
Quoting monica spence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
The painting of Lady Burley can be found in Roy Strong's "The English
Icon"-- however it is in B&W.
*chuckle* We have 30 books by Roy Strong at my university library.
"The English Icon" is *not* one of them!
Jerusha
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Susan Farmer
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The painting of Lady Burley can be found in Roy Strong's "The English
Icon"-- however it is in B&W.
Monica
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Quoting monica spence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Hi --
The Eleonora painting was auctioned off at Sotheby's this past year.
That's right! Thanks.
Jerusha (busily making a note ...)
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Susan Farmer
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http://w
Hi --
The Eleonora painting was auctioned off at Sotheby's this past year.
Monica
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:54 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Gestational Stays
Q
I cannot speak for some of the stuff in the original post but I have a couple
of bits to add:
When I was much younger -- well, not that much for I am still bahh, you'll
never believe it -- I used to do odd things like try to keep fit. Part of that
was to make arm and head holes in a dry cle
Quoting michaela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> I know that there's a portrait of Lady Burghley in a
> very pregnant state
> wearing a kirtle and surcoat.
I have a picture of "Mildred Coke, Lady Burghley, 1562-3, oil on panel." She
is wearing a surcoat, what look to be black/red worked sleeves and par
> > I know that there's a portrait of Lady Burghley in a
> > very pregnant state
> > wearing a kirtle and surcoat.
I have a picture of "Mildred Coke, Lady Burghley, 1562-3, oil on panel." She
is wearing a surcoat, what look to be black/red worked sleeves and partlet
(it's a black and white image b
Suzi Clarke wrote:
Ooooh, I didn't know about those - I use the clear plastic carrier bags
that come from my favourite fabric shop! Thinks - now I know someone
who's visiting me with smaller ziplocs - hmmm!
those big ziplock bags: I can roll up med size sheepkskins and fit 2 or
3 in the X
Try contacting Glenn Kauffman at the University of Georgia. He's a textile
expert for Japan and other areas. He's an instructor at UGA, and spends 6
months a year in Japan in his workshop. He'd definitely know where to send
you. He loves the history of Japan and the textiles that were along the
At 22:09 25/01/2006, you wrote:
I will be traveling to England in early February and I was wondering if
Our Cousins Across The Pond had the new Ziploc Big Bags? They are
super-sized zip-loc bags with an reinforced integral handle (the XL are
2ft X 1.7ft). I've found them to be excellent for stori
I will be traveling to England in early February and I was wondering if
Our Cousins Across The Pond had the new Ziploc Big Bags? They are
super-sized zip-loc bags with an reinforced integral handle (the XL are
2ft X 1.7ft). I've found them to be excellent for storing large chunks of
fabric as well
Quoting Ailith Mackintosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Yes, please! I'd love to see possible Eleanor of Toledo.
The tinyurl is the link to the same page .
Well, it's definately Eleanora (I found this one on the web somewhere,
and seem to have misplaced the information. If it's yours, please let
At 16:42 25/01/2006, you wrote:
So it looks as though I'm going to be in England for a week in
March, and part of it I'll be staying with a family. These are
people who are interested in history, BTW, but not necessarily in clothing.
What sorts of things make good presents-for-one's-hosts from
Yes, please! I'd love to see possible Eleanor of Toledo.
Thanks.
kate
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From: "Susan B. Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Gestational Stays
Quoting Kathy Pag
If they're interested in history generally, how about a nice,
illustrated book on the history of your area? When we went to Jersey
last year, we knew we were staying with members of the local history
society, and a book of historical postcards of Scotland went down very
well - we thought it wo
Again, thanks to Debbie and Genie.
Thank you for your suggestions. I will see if I can
contact anyone at the Royal Armouries Museum at
Leeds...
However, I have to say that I'm pretty sure we're not
dealing with armor, lamellar or any other "formal"
kind. And "we" aren't the Japanese pirates. For
I attended York Uni and still live in the city now. I can't vouch for the
Literature course - but it's a friendly place that has plenty of American
students.
York always scores highly in the Times best Uni lists (it's number 7 on the
list below)
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,8403,00.ht
The highway billboard showed Leslie Mundy smiling proudly and saying:
Hi.
My thanks to Genie Barrett and D (Debloughcostumes)
for answering my post. I apologize for not stating up
front that I have already seen the Osprey manuals.
This is the (scant) bibliography that I have at my
disposal:
So
Quoting Kathy Page <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Gah! I think that's the one that that came to mind for
me as well, she is literally covered in pearls, right?
I did a quick search on Lady Burghley and couldn't
find the painting. I'll have to do a little more
digging. She however is an example of nobility
Well, I didn't do a whole lot of research into it, but I was in the last
trimester of my pregnancy last year during Faire, and simply wore a very
good supporting bra under my loose kirtle and surcoat. My character is
solidly middle-class. With the kirtle/surcoat outfit, you really don't need
stays
I meant to put in a link for the National Quilt Register, for anyone who's
interested. ( Late-night brain strikes again! )
Here 'tis:
http://amol.org.au/nqr/
Also, if anyone wants to read my grandmother's story, her name was Mathilde (
Tillie ) Budich, and you can find it through the 'Search t
Gah! I think that's the one that that came to mind for
me as well, she is literally covered in pearls, right?
I did a quick search on Lady Burghley and couldn't
find the painting. I'll have to do a little more
digging. She however is an example of nobility, rather
than middle class, which is where
We are lucky that Beloit is very internationally
minded. All school related costs will remain the same
and will be paid to Beloit. This means that his
financial aid packet will remain the same - Thank
God!! They have some sort of reciprical agreement
with many schools around the world and suppos
Dawn wrote:
> Kate, over here most American students never get the chance to study
abroad for a year, it's usually a special program for top students with
costs borne entirely by the family so very few can afford it. But the
programs do tend to be more varied than just languages.
If the
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006, Chris Laning wrote:
> What sorts of things make good presents-for-one's-hosts from
> California/USAmerica? What do we have that's difficult to find over
> there or especially "American"?
I have had good luck with Vermont maple syrup and local wines (I have
always lived in w
So it looks as though I'm going to be in England for a week in March, and part
of it I'll be staying with a family. These are people who are interested in
history, BTW, but not necessarily in clothing.
What sorts of things make good presents-for-one's-hosts from
California/USAmerica? What do we
Kate M Bunting wrote:
Our university students normally spend a year abroad *during* their course only if they're studying a foreign language.
Kate, over here most American students never get the chance to study
abroad for a year, it's usually a special program for top students with
costs bo
Maybe it was a way to lose water weight. Nowadays we have safe diuretics.
You might be excusing yourself a bit more often, but you'll be much for
comfortable! ;)
Arlys
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:27:52 -0500 "Penny Ladnier"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I recently acquired a real treasure, a bound boo
Isn't interesting how different our systems are! No,
he will not be done and I'm told that I misunderstood
and it isn't a full year, just a semester (5-6
months). He will be in the third year of a four year
program. He needs to focus on the Literature classes,
but he loves the Theatre part and w
Rebecca,
The terminology you use is confusing to British people, so can we clarify?
Our university students normally spend a year abroad *during* their course
only if they're studying a foreign language. Do you mean that your son
will study abroad *after* he gets his degree? Is he looking for a
Not going to be terribly deatailed, as I'm by no means an expert on Chinese
equipment (learning) - but I know that pirates of the time wore what looks lots
like a European gambeson, but which was made of paper and (?)cotton.
I also know that a type of lamellar armour was widely used in china tha
Rebecca,
The terminology you use is confusing to British people, so can we clarify? Our
university students normally spend a year abroad *during* their course only if
they're studying a foreign language. Do you mean that your son will study
abroad *after* he gets his degree? Is he looking for a
In the magazine issues, there are advertisements for rubber garments like
chin straps, corsets, etc., that are to be worn to lose weight. I gathered
the chin strap was worn at night. Has anyone heard of rubber garments used
in this manner? Would women have worn these items under their everyda
Hi Kathy, First off, let me warn you not to wear stays during your
pregnancy, please...I was told by my doctor, back in the way back machine
(12 years ago) that they could very easily cause miscarrage.
Since breast binding wasn't an unheard of thing, it is possible that they
bound, just enough
I recently acquired a real treasure, a bound book of Vogue magazines from 1919.
I am having a blast trying to choose which articles to use first. Its like
being in a candy shop.
In the magazine issues, there are advertisements for rubber garments like chin
straps, corsets, etc., that are to b
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