[h-cost] Gentlemen's walking canes

Can anyone recommend a good source for reproduction late C18th/early C19th gentlemen's walking canes? Thanks Serena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] C18th and C19th Accessories

the Jane Austen Festival later this year, selling our 1790 to 1817 products. I hope that our products will be of interest to you, Serena Serena Dyer Dressing History Bedfordshire, UK 01767 640199 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dressing-history.co.uk

Re: [h-cost] pincushion

I dont remember the conversation, but could it be these people - http://www.simplyscissors.com/ ? Serena - Original Message - From: "REBECCA BURCH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:41 PM Subject: [h-cost] pincushion Around Christmas, somebody was talking abou

Re: [h-cost] Fan front bodice

Does anyone know of an exact date when fan front bodices were introduced in the 1840s? Thanks, Serena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] 1837 Underwear

http://www.dressing-history.co.uk/pages/images/3428162.jpg The fashion plate above, dated as 1837, shows a lady in a corset. Does anybody have any idea what it is that fastens her corset at the front, as there is obviously something there, but metal corset busks were not, I believe it is gener

Re: [h-cost] Silk Ribbon

Can anybody recommend a supplier of silk ribbons from the UK? Thanks Serena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] A birmingham or burlingham gown

ic manufacted there? Apparently the reference comes from a quote from a historian regarding the slave trade. Thanks Serena Dyer ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] 1830s-40s Servants

n the 1830s-40s? I have been asked to make servants' dress of this date for historical interpretation, and am trying to find a source to replicate which will challenge the black gown/white apron look, which our visitors seem to associate with them. Thanks S

[h-cost] 1830s-40s Servants

black gown/white apron look, which our visitors seem to associate with them. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk http://www.dressing-history.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] A birmingham or burlingham gown

historian regarding the slave trade. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk http://www.dressing-history.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] 1830s-40s Boots and Shoes

o and Davide too, I'm in the UK, so those two work best for me anyway! Thanks again, and I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk http://www.dressing-history.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] 1830s-40s Boots and Shoes

Can anyone recommend a good maker of 1830s-40s ladies' boots or shoes? Accurate ones seem to be a very hard to come by thing! Thanks Serena Dyer ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] V-neck regency gown?

GBACG) Hope that helps Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Dupion

I know its not a period fabric, but does anyone know when silk dupion was first produced/used? Thanks Serena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Twill Weave

I bought some wool fabric with a twill weave off ebay recently, but the weave turned out to be much more open than I had hoped. Does anyone know when open twill weaves started to be used, as opposed to tighter gabardines etc? Thanks Serena Dyer

[h-cost] Simplicity Patterns

Does anyone know if the 3635 and 3637 patterns will ever be available in the UK? Thanks Serena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Dressing Jane

://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk/dressingjane I hope the information will be both useful and instructive. Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] RE: Printed Cotton

Yes, sorry, I meant authentic late 18th, early 19th century. Very similar to some ramoneur prints I've seen on late 18th century Robe A L'Anglais. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Printed Cotton

I found some suprisingly authentic printed cotton at my local fabric suppliers and I had to have it. However there was only roughly 1.5-2m. Any ideas about what I could do with it? Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume

[h-cost] Regency Hats and Bonnets

ubtle, as I'm not generally a 'hat' person, but I would also like it to be unusual and interesting. Any help/advise/suggestions/comments would be much appreciated. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume ma

[h-cost] Buttons on outergarments

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of any sources depicting unusual buttons/ button positioning on regency outergarments, particularly spencers. Thanks Serena Dyer http://www.pemberleydesigns.co.uk ___ h-costume mailing list h