Re: [h-cost] what do renaissance seamen look like?

Thank you all for your wonderful info on renaissance mariners, a better word when said out loud in public than seamen. I've been busy with my debunking outline collecting pertinent samples of images that I've become a bit behind in my email reading. But I do appreciate the various sources to

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: drawstring necklines on chemises

At 06:10 AM 3/13/2006, you wrote: Anyway I have never seen anything about a drawstring that is Medieval or Renaissance. As a matter of fact something I read said it was the result of the I need 100 chemises fast mindset of the original Ren Faires. The chemises I have seen--- and this is only in

Re: [h-cost] Medieval clerical underwear

From The Rule of St Benedict, chapter 55. In latin: (for those who don't trust translations :-) Femoralia hi qui in via diriguntur de vestario accipiant, quae revertentes lota ibi restituant. Et cucullae et tunicae sint aliquanto a solio quas habent modice meliores; quas exeuntes in via

[h-cost] Toga trim in Gladiator..

I was rewatching Gladiators this weekend and wondered if there were some color system to the toga trims. In some scenes there seemed to be groups of black trim, red and I think blueanyone aware of any historical information for this? Thanks, Sg

Re: [h-cost] Stiffening wool felt hats

Taking a hint from my sister the dollmaker, get a can of cheap hairspray like Aquanet and spray the hat inside and out to a feel of saturation. As the hat dries, work the 'dents' out with your fingers and mold it to the shape you want. Spray lightly for the finish and let it dry thoroughly. I

Re: [h-cost] Spanish medieval clothes book

I had ordered my copy from Thomas Heneage Art Books in London (40 GBP) as I didn't find it in the States. I'll have to keep a closer eye on that dealer. I also broke down and ordered (from another source): Nouveau Recueil des Comptes de l'Argenterie des Rois de France, publiés pour la Société

[h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 248

I've also used the starch in a can after I've washed my ruffs. A couple of coats of that and the ruff stands up beautifully. It's not quite so messy. The trick is to mist the starch on so they don't collapse under a spray of liquid. Using this method means I don't have to take the ruff

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: drawstring necklines on chemises

Gather the sleeves into wristbands, closed with ribbon ties. The neck gathers can be stitched onto a band or facing (something like the ecclesiastical surplice, only they usually have a wider band at the top than you would want on a shift). According to Nicole Kipar, who used to be on this

[h-cost] Glove pic

Okay, I have everything fixed. This is the drawing I was talking about: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg Look familiar to anyone? Kathy Ermine, a lion rampant tail nowed gules charged on the shoulder with a rose Or barbed, seeded, slipped and leaved vert It’s never too

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

Quoting Kathy Page [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay, I have everything fixed. This is the drawing I was talking about: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg Look familiar to anyone? No, but that is such a Cool Glove, I can see why you're trying to track it down! I can't wait to see

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

At 12:59 PM 3/14/2006, you wrote: Quoting Kathy Page [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay, I have everything fixed. This is the drawing I was talking about: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg Look familiar to anyone? No, but that is such a Cool Glove, I can see why you're trying to

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

Quoting Kathy Page [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay, I have everything fixed. This is the drawing I was talking about: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg Look familiar to anyone? When I went hunting gloves with slashes over the fingers they seemed to be more German than

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

The drawing is from Cunningtons' Handbook of English Costume in the Sixteenth Century. When I checked her source for the drawing, it was not an original painting as I had hoped, but another book (Kelly's Shakespearean Costume). I know I have seen these gloves in a painting just recently but I

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

That is very sheek! :-) What would you use for the small bows? I would recomend you to use silk ribbon of the kind used for ribbon work, its so soft and delicate and would make very nice bows. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Kathy Page [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume List

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

At 23:01 14/03/2006, you wrote: That is very sheek! :-) What would you use for the small bows? I would recomend you to use silk ribbon of the kind used for ribbon work, its so soft and delicate and would make very nice bows. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Kathy Page [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] Glove pic

Quoting michaela [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The drawing is from Cunningtons' Handbook of English Costume in the Sixteenth Century. When I checked her source for the drawing, it was not an original painting as I had hoped, but another book (Kelly's Shakespearean Costume). I know I have seen these gloves

[h-cost] Help with contract work fees

Help fellow listees, I just got word that my position as Historic Costume Designer at Strawbery Banke had been reorganized out of existence, and I'm looking at the 14 shifts and probably 14 girls gowns that need to be made for this summers camp. I've heard that I might me asked to make them