[h-cost] Cape May/Morris Co

2008-02-15 Thread ladybeanofbunny1
Susan, do you do any costuming? You mentioned you are more a horse person so I wondered if you wear any particular riding garb. I have gotten the impression that the Morris Co. historical society is a very active group with a large membership in terms of costuming, dancing, etc. Last year I att

Re: [h-cost] Question of Value or worth (OT)

2008-02-15 Thread Megan
Um speaking as a member of the "treadle-on" group, run, do not walk, take pictures and save that thing. Post pictures and send the link to the treadle-on groups so we can identify it and let you know. If it is a working machine that was actually manufactured in 1861, it may be worth

[h-cost] new waistcoat

2008-02-15 Thread Leif og Bjarne Drews
Dear all, I am most gratefull to all of you who commented on my new waistcoat embroidery. Its always nice to be phraised! You are all very kind! Thankyou.. Bjarne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/

[h-cost] Question of Value or worth (OT)

2008-02-15 Thread AVCHASE
Hi all, At the theatre last night I was asked about the value of old sewing machines. I had no idea on this one: a)it works and has the original finish(es), accessories and attachments b)manufactured in Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1861 by Raymond Sewing Machine c)RSM was purchased in 1912 or 1916 b