[h-cost] medieval jewelry

The Met is having an exhibit of medieval and renaissance jewelry : http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/treasures-and-talismans?utm_source=MembersNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MembersNewsletterJune2015 Janet __

Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now!

I also think this is the best match. Surprisingly, if the woman in the photo is wearing the fabric in the photos, it is another possibility. > > http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=2&product_id=1290 Janet __

Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern

This list doesn't take attachments. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] What is a Whip?

In a Regency context, a great whip would be a gentleman who excelled at driving horses attached to some kind of carriage. This would not be used for the man who drove coaches for a living but only for someone of means who liked to race and show off his skill. Janet

[h-cost] Steampunk apartment

I know there are several list members who are into steampunk. I thought this might amuse, even if they can't afford the million dollar plus price tag: http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/17/10151093-listing-of-the-week-steampunk-apartment-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-and-gears-and-p

[h-cost] new book - Renaissance

Today's list of new releases from Michael Shamansky, Bookseller has an interesting listing on accessories in the Renaissance: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~&itemno=116595&custno=12840 Janet ___

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes

I've never made up a Reconstructing History pattern, so I have no idea how it is to work with, but the illustrations are the least inspiring Italian ren I've ever seen. The Medieval Miscellanea patterns will give more variations and is easy enough to sew (although the skirts will run way longe

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

> > And yes, for me, too, the ideas and shopping are the fun part--the making up > not so much, unless I'm trying something new. > I never really liked to sew but when I got involved in the SCA, I kind of had to do it. Several years ago, though, I decided I would just pay people to do that p

Re: [h-cost] Archeological find of 15th-century textiles

Fran, thanks for posting this - I've already forwarded the links to local SCA people. I will be impatiently waiting for her to publish some photos of the finds. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.ind

[h-cost] Getty exhibit

I don't know if this has been posted already, but the Getty Museum is having an exhibit on medieval costume this summer: http://www.getty.edu/visit/exhibitions/future.html Since it's in California, I won't be going, but a catalog comes out in June! Janet

Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage

It used to be considered bad luck, or poor taste or just not done. Then in the late '80s or early '90s, it became the trend among those who wanted something different and a bit shocking to dress the attendants in black. (I was married to a wedding photographer at the time and watched the tren