Re: [h-cost] Osebergfunnet IV - Tekstilene (The Oseberg find  - The textiles)

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Catherine Olanich Raymond wrote: > In case any of you are interested in purchasing the new book analyzing > the Oseberg textiles, I just received the following e-mail. I haven't > decided how I'm going to respond yet. ... > > Osebergfunnet IV - Tekstilene (The Oseberg find ?

[h-cost] Osebergfunnet IV - Tekstilene (The Oseberg find  - The textiles)

In case any of you are interested in purchasing the new book analyzing the Oseberg textiles, I just received the following e-mail. I haven't decided how I'm going to respond yet. Dear Cathy, It is our understanding that you are interested in the following book > Osebergfunnet IV - Tekstilene

Re: [h-cost] Colleges for studying costuming and fashion

I teach fashion merchandising (BA) and fashion design (BFA) students at Virginia Commonwealth University. http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/artweb/fashion/ They also have an undergraduate and MFA in costume design in the theater dept. I took several undergraduate classes with the masters students. ht

Re: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor -- another review

If you look at the excellent images from the 16th century that are included in the book, you'll see that the fall in the back of the hood is a flat tube hanging from the top of the head and that the back of the head is covered closely by something shaped more like a caul. The patterns, however,

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

Whatever. Either way, I think it is fairly apparent that none of us has ever seen any portraits of the oft painted Catherine with hips that look like shelves and a disproportionaly small waist. Or are there some kinky paintings of her out there somewhere that I have somehow managed to miss

Re: [h-cost] RE: OT - POD printers

Hi, Lorine, It's not that I don't know anything about Lulu.com, or the other POD publishers. Or that I would never publish POD. I might consider it IF the print quality and price were equal to that of offset (requiring the invention and adoption of new equipment, which some of the manufacturer

[h-cost] RE: OT - POD printers

Hi, Fran, I understand you make your living through your excellent publications. However, I'm afraid I'm a bit confused about: >If you just want to get something out there with your name on it, rather >than publish commercially (in terms of quality, quantity, distribution, >and profit),

RE: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor -- another review

I don't know about the authenticity aspect, I meant the pattern came out nicely, fit well, looked good. Sorry. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melanie Schuessler Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 5:41 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re:

Re: [h-cost] World Record says 15??? was: Corset Training for 13"

At 04:59 PM 11/9/2006, you wrote: It just happens to be Guiness World Record Day...they showed a spot on the local news which showed the current world record holders waist has expanded from 15 to 20! http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/human_body/extreme_bodies/smallest_waist_on_a_liv

[h-cost] World Record says 15??? was: Corset Training for 13"

It just happens to be Guiness World Record Day...they showed a spot on the local news which showed the current world record holders waist has expanded from 15 to 20! http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/human_body/extreme_bodies/smallest_waist_on_a_living_person.aspx H Sg __

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

E House wrote: Here are a few places that have it in poly: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=X065 http://dollarfabric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=3575 http://www.dazian.com/cgi-bin/page.pl?action=show_style&style_id=321&group_id=161&cat_id

RE: [h-cost] Colleges for studying costuming and fashion

Seton Hill University in Greensburg PA (near Pittsburgh) has a terriffic Theatre program, http://www.setonhill.edu/o/index.cfm?PID=21&T1=1&T2=5&T3=0 the Art Institute of New York City, where I teach has a GREAT fashion program! http://www.artinstitutes.edu/newyork/programdegrees.asp?pid=6&dtid=7

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

Here are a few places that have it in poly: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=X065 http://dollarfabric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=3575 http://www.dazian.com/cgi-bin/page.pl?action=show_style&style_id=321&group_id=161&cat_id=44 -E House __

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

One thing to keep in mind when comparing tiny waist measurements to young girls is the effects of puberty on baby fat. The waist is relatively much larger in younger girls, and this sometimes translates into larger actual waist measurements before puberty; a 4'11" 10 year old will have dramati

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

Mine's 17.25. LuAnn - Original Message - From: Robin Netherton To: Historical Costume Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure On Thu, 9 Nov 2006, LuAnn Mason wrote: >

RE: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

I got about 14. Patty -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Netherton Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 4:09 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure On Thu, 9 Nov 2006, LuAnn Mason wrote: > Wow. That's

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

E House wrote: Are you looking for 100% silk, or will man-made fibers/blends do? Man-made is absolutely fine. -- Adele de Maisieres - Habeo metrum - musicamque, hominem meam. Expectat alium quid? -Georgeus Gershwinus -

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hammered satin? could you explain what that is? Is it simple as, a satin wich has gone trough a hammer prosses? What does it look like? Sorry for all those stupid questions, i have never heard that name before. I have no idea how it's produced, but it

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

Are you looking for 100% silk, or will man-made fibers/blends do? -E House ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

On Thu, 9 Nov 2006, LuAnn Mason wrote: > Wow. That's a smaller circumference than a roll of toilet paper. You must use different paper than I do! You got me curious and I measured a fresh roll -- 13.25 inches around. --Robin ___ h-costume mailing li

Re: [h-cost] Shopping conundrum

Hammered satin? could you explain what that is? Is it simple as, a satin wich has gone trough a hammer prosses? What does it look like? Sorry for all those stupid questions, i have never heard that name before. Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Adele de Maisieres" <[EMAIL P

RE: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

If you squish it sideways it looks more believable. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LuAnn Mason Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 3:46 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure Wow. That's a smaller circumf

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

Wow. That's a smaller circumference than a roll of toilet paper. LuAnn - Original Message - From: Rickard, Patty To: Historical Costume Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 6:57 AM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measur

[h-cost] Shopping conundrum

Anyone know of any online shops where I can buy hammered satin? -- Adele de Maisieres - Habeo metrum - musicamque, hominem meam. Expectat alium quid? -Georgeus Gershwinus - ___ h-costume maili

Re: [h-cost] RE: OT - POD printers

If you just want to get something out there with your name on it, rather than publish commercially (in terms of quality, quantity, distribution, and profit), Lulu.com is fine. I make a living from my business, so services such as Lulu.com are not an option. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavol

[h-cost] Colleges for studying costuming and fashion

http://theatre.dal.ca/Academics/Costume_Studies.php Dalhousie Costume Studies Program, Halifax, Nova Scotia Sarah Paterson - alumnus - Original Message - Has anyone come across any online sites that list colleges/universities that give degrees in fashion and/or MFAs in costume design

RE: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

When I was 14 (5'2", 90 some pounds) my waist - sucked in, un-corseted was 16" (that was in the days when small waists were a big item) Patty -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 8:48 PM To: Hist

Re: [h-cost] iron corset

For theatrical performances, perhaps? Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of decorative wear, another arguement given on these unreferenced sites is that these are corset *covers*--has anybody seen illustrations of anything like this being worn on the outside of clothing? _

re: [h-cost] iron corset

> There are various kinds of these things around. Of the most common pics I've > seen are ones that are considered to be ceremonial or decorative wear -- not > for > everyday use or combat, > > -C. Speaking of decorative wear, another arguement given on these unreferenced sites is that these a

Re: [h-cost] Costume design degrees

Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten about that. On Nov 9, 2006, at 8:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone come across any online sites that list colleges/universities that give degrees in fashion and/or MFAs in costume design or technology? I want to share them with my students.

[h-cost] iron corset

Various iron corset resources; some you may know about already.  Thought it wouldn't hurt to give.  Just ignore this if it does help.  Museum of Man at San Diego's Balboa Park could help. "region's only museum devoted to anthropology-as well as arts, culture and scientific achievements"  http:/

[h-cost] Costume design degrees

Has anyone come across any online sites that list colleges/universities that give degrees in fashion and/or MFAs in costume design or technology? I want to share them with my students. Sylrog The USITT home page has a link with most of the reliable colleges and universities in the area of

RE: [h-cost] Colleges for studying costuming and fashion

I'm sorry I don't have a site list, but Kent State does have a good department of fashion. Patty -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sylvia Rognstad Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 10:24 AM To: Historical Costume Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subjec

[h-cost] Colleges for studying costuming and fashion

Has anyone come across any online sites that list colleges/universities that give degrees in fashion and/or MFAs in costume design or technology? I want to share them with my students. Sylrog ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http:

Re: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor -- another review

Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote: I made a "Mary Tudor" dress using the book and was pleasantly surprised. Nice french hood patterns. I respectfully disagree with the French hood patterns in The Tudor Tailor. Neither the fronts nor the falls/veils match the portrait and effigy record. There

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

Forgot to add that there's a photo in there of a modern lady (the record holder) with a 13" waist. Her hips do, in fact, look like shelves. Eeww. == ~ Twinkle, dammit! ~ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

"13 inches" I saw this figure (heh) quoted in the Guinness Book of World Records, FWIW, with the story of the Medici court. == ~ Twinkle, dammit! ~ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/li

[h-cost] RE: OT - POD printers

While I have not as yet used this service, a very good colleague of mine has, and he is extremely pleased with the service. He uses, and I intend to use, Lulu.com. They also offer a distribution service, which is one of the true battles of marketing your book. My understanding of t