Re: [h-cost] Catching up

2008-04-26 Thread Claire Clarke
> > 1. Image: http://www.costumegallery.com/temp/P1030368.jpg . This is a > skirt section of a dress. The overdress has two panels hanging from the > waist. They are gathered on the hanging end and married by a rosette. My > questions: Is there a period term for these hanging panels? I k

Re: [h-cost] The Home for Wayward Bad Costume Books

2008-04-26 Thread Robin Netherton
Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: > If you, however, made by chance such a list, post it here so that I know what > not to buy... You cannot look inside books when you order them through > amazon. I've already purchased quite a number of very disappointing books... My "bad" might be someone else's useful

[h-cost] Auction catalog of 17th-20th century clothing, textiles, etc

2008-04-26 Thread Mary
This was posted to another list I am on... An upcoming auction of 17th-20th century clothing, textiles, hats, laces, fans, etc. Lots of yummy things (and I wish there were more pictures!!). I'm still working my way through the catalog, but one of my favorites so far is a complete man's court

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You

2008-04-26 Thread AnnBWass
I didn't answer some of the questions on my last post. I don't have a room devoted--that is why I'm running out of room! Textiles/quilt books in the office/sewing room, on one shelf. Straight how-to sewing books in a small case on top of my pattern cabinet--only one drawer actually holds

Re: [h-cost] The Home for Wayward Bad Costume Books

2008-04-26 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
If you, however, made by chance such a list, post it here so that I know what not to buy... You cannot look inside books when you order them through amazon. I've already purchased quite a number of very disappointing books... Robin Netherton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Pixel, Goddess and Queen wr