Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Deborah Lane
You might consider buying this book A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting (Paperback) By Lara Flecker ISBN 9780750668309 If you want them to be best presented then you may find making your own mounts well worth the while. The silhouette is markedly different for a 200 year old dress than a 21st

Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links?

2010-03-19 Thread Deborah Lane
in a vase and thats what they look like - someone else might do the same but it looks like a gorgeous display. Like also wearing a scarf or doing the hair - some have the 'knack'. I seem to have lost out in that department. Bye for now, Aylwen On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Deborah Lane Maybe you

Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links?

2010-03-18 Thread Deborah Lane
Maybe you should consider contacting the University of Canberra. They have a cultural heritage unit that deals with museum studies and has conservators. They might be in a position to advise you. You are in the Nations Capital, with so many cultural institutions such as the National Gallery of

Re: [h-cost] Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns

2010-03-16 Thread Deborah Lane
217 days to go ... Cheers Deb -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Wednesday, 17 March 2010 10:06 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns

Re: [h-cost] A question on sewing fur

2010-03-13 Thread Deborah Lane
I'd have to agree with hat Aspasia said. Been the best way for me over the years. Cheers Deb (Oonagh) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Claire Clarke Sent: Saturday, 13 March 2010 9:27 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com