[h-cost] Thank You Albert (OT) plus some Miss America info

Amen, Brother! I am constantly amazed by how much these "theater design professionals" make on designing such non-functional crap. I have been in only a few places that really show some (pardon the phrase) intelligent design. On a good note, our Brother and Sister writers will hopefully soon be

Re: [h-cost] Article on Russian Viking-era find

Hi, All. Is it possible that the outer garment was wrapped around in some way and that the loops line up based on that? I realize that the "front" part, the section that is higher up, needs to be centered to fit correctly (perhaps it isn't the front after all, but the back???). I am probably lo

Re: [h-cost] 16th-century short pants????

Hi, All. The man (Uriah) in the painting is wearing typical "Landsknecht" style clothing. The full joined hose of the late 15th C. have become upper and nether hose. The upper will develop into breeches later on. You could make them for an overheated person, but to be correct, the uppers will b

Re: [h-cost] Cavalier/Roundhead Lady Spies

Hi, All. Linda, I have never seen any details regarding where documents of this type were hidden (specifically, that is). The historical sources usually say something like, "on or about their person". It being seen as a piece of uncomely work to go about roughing up your betters and ladies, one

Re: [h-cost] knitted garters (when) are they period?

Hi, All. I am curious, did the original poster mention what part of the 16th C. they are recreating? I don't know of any extant garters from the period (the whole period, 1500-1600) that are knitted, and imagery of the period that I have seen neither confirms or denies the base of material used

Re: [h-cost] medieval book with pictures

Hi, Zuzana. The book that you might be looking for is Minnesanger ; Achtzehn farbige Wiedergaben aus der Manessischen Liederhandschrift, by Kurt Martin Woldemar Klein Verlag, Baden-Baden 1953 (18 color illustrations from the Mannesse codex) I don't know of a copy of the whole manuscript, text a

Re: [h-cost] sequins and spangles

Hi. The 16th and 17th C versions that I have seen up close were manufactured by making a circle of metal wire and hammering it flat. This is still the method done on some spangles from India. It also explains why some of the spangles on a few jackets from (IIRC) the Burrell collection are teard

Re: [h-cost] Cockades-French vs Scottish? Instructions?

Hi. The unit website that you referenced is an old one (the unit, not the website) of mine, so I might perhaps chime in (as might Kathy and Dave if they so choose..) The Toorie is the tassel on the top of the bonnet, having nothing to do with the cockade. The history of the cockade is that of d

Re: [h-cost] Query about Mod and the mid-1960's

Hi. Haven't been following the thread, but did anyone suggest the "original" Casino Royale with Peter Sellers, David Niven and Ursula Andress? The female spies are all wearing the latest Carnaby Street type fashions...Cheers, Mike T. ___ h-costu

Re: [h-cost] Lack of thread in extant garments

Hi. The recent book (2005) on the Mary Rose finds mentions some silk thread being found in conjunction with the leather jerkins. I can quote the source if needed. Mike T. I've seen this mentioned in a number of places but don't have a cite offhand. If I were to look for one, it would be in th

Re: [h-cost] Biblical weaving

Hi. There is a Roman poncho (unfortunately dated about the date of the Hogom find) in the University of Pennsylvania Museum. When last I was there it was out of it's case for conservation, but I would suggest that someone there at the Museum could help you out, as they have a large collection o

Re: [h-cost] Tudor/Elizabethan Jewelery

Hi. I don't know if they ever did a reprint, but there is the London Museum Catalog #2 Cheapside Hoard dated 1928. It doesn't seem to have anything definitely an earring, though, but has some pendants which might have been, but who knows? Sorry, Mike T. Melody Watts wrote: HI, Can anyone r

Re: [h-cost] ideas on making body-shape suit or adding weight to an actress

Hi. Was the issue the weight or the breathability of the garment? If weight, you can get inflatable bags from your local stationary supply (Staples, etc.), used for shipping padding, and make a bodyform where the bags are taped in. If you do this make sure none of the plastic is on her skin, it

Re: [h-cost] Ruff directions

Hi, All. For excellent ruff info, I regard Lisa Sinervo's site www.thrednedlestrete.com as being quite useful. She has done considerable research into creating a working setup for starching ruffs and has considerable knowledge as to their construction. I also know that Ninya and Jane have done

Re: [h-cost] what do renaissance seamen look like?

Hi, All. Just a side note, the thrums don't need to be knotted on the outside, they just need to be hooked into the knitted goods like the knot on a Turkish carpet. In fact, one of the alternate names of a blanket with a thrummed outside (looks like a bathroom floormat) is a "rugg". They are no

Re: [h-cost] Art Hysteria

Hi, All. For all of the author's linguistic knowledge, they seem not to know much about the material culture of the period. At that time, clocks did not yet use a pendulum, and the ettiquite of the wearing of the collar of S's had not yet really been established. Look at the portrait of Henry V

Re: [h-cost] 17th c doublet cuff closure

Hi. From my view there aren't any closures, just a cuff. On some versions of doublets, though, there were buttoned closures, though, with the pose shown, you would see them. Cheers, Mike T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] period fastenings again

Hi, Zuzana. I don't mean to sound disparaging, but, from what I have seen looking at one of these pages (the first, in fact) by Ms. White, this is a perfect example of the phrase "don't believe everything you read on the internet". With the impressive title of "Welcome to a History Lesson", I t

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

Hi. Since I am one of those folks firing off cannon at SCA events, perhaps I can help. First, before even discussing styles, let me say that I would not only recommend, but practically insist, that everything worn be of a natural material. I don't wear potential napalm on my body and don't sugg

Re: [h-cost] Knitting Historians?

Hi. Most historians of knitting (there are only a few major ones and a lot of amateurs) agree that crochet started after 1650. There are a number of other techniques that superficially resemble each other, but those who practice them can show you the differences. Your friend wants to do a searc

Re: [h-cost] period fastenings

Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Perhaps I was not clear enough - when I was talking about petticoats, I meant mainly the 19th century of course. The fact is, I was asking if anyone knew a web page or a book where I could read something about fastenings in common - which kind of fastening was used in t

Re: [h-cost] 16th c. costume experts?

Hi, Robin. There were a whole series of articles written in a variety of languages in Waffen und Kostumkunde in the 70s and 80s. Some of the authors are still around. I have found many specialists out there, though, that handle detail info (shoes, clothes fastenings, etc.) that work at a few of

Re: [h-cost] 17th Century French hunting dress

Hi. You may want to correspond with Kass McGann. She has worked on a similar suit which came out rather nicely. The sash was usually silk with metallic lace or tassel edgeing (regular woolen cloth for the common soldier). It was meant to represent a sash of military rank or a baldric upon which

Re: [h-cost] Re: Italian Underwear

Now that's reenactment that I can get into...Whoohoo! Mike T. I found it hard to believe that women used not to wear drawers until I saw Rowlandson's "Exhibition Stare-Case" - admittedly not 16th century, but... http://www.wisc.edu/english/tkelley/NASSR/images/2Rowlandsonstare2.jpg Kate Bunt

Re: [h-cost] Re: Italian Underwear

Hi, All. There was also a consideration that the belt was there to help keep in place a pessary of cloth, a sort of "plug" to assist with a condition called "prolapsed uterus". With no real human tissue left in place, it was an assumption, but a proceedure similar to it is mentioned in 16th Cen

Re: [h-cost] Another period program on tv

Have you also read the theory that one reason for the development of the codpiece was to help serve as a pouch to disguise (or prevent staining on clothing by) external treatments for the rashes caused by syphilis? Classic situation of somebody with a PiledHigh and Deep degree working o

Re: [h-cost] Re: Disposing of fabric

Yep, that's the name I remember. I guess he is still in "business" so to speak...Can you reach him still at rec.quilting? Thanks, Mike T. That's probably Magic Mike. I remember when he started offering boxes on rec.quilting. Nice to know his charitable efforts are still being supported

Re: [h-cost] Re: Disposing of fabric

Hi, All. I just saw a telly program on a fellow from Pennsylvania (US) that is the guru for used fabrics. He started out by convincing the mill that he worked at that they should give him the scraps they would throw out. Now folks send him stuff and he sends it out to anyone who wants it. Folks

Re: [h-cost] !5th Century coat

Hi, Roscelin. You might want to try and contact the Companie of Saynte George, since they put the book together based on their research on 15th cent. clothing. They are nice folks as well as top notch reenactors and researchers. Cheers, Mike T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need help with a co

Re: [h-cost] New Medieval Gallery at the Museum of London

Hi. Pg 228 of Geoff Egan and Hazel Forsyth's article "Wound Wire and Silver Gilt" in Oxbow Monograph #98 shows the wire from the headdress that I believe you are talking about. The full title of the book is "The Age of Transition; The archaeology of English culture 1400-1600" Hope this helps,

Re: [h-cost] 17th century beaded bodice

I thought I remembered seeing a garment with bugle beads in either "Fashion in Detail" or QEWU, but I couldn't find it in either? Another book perhaps? Mike T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/list

Re: [h-cost] Odd Jerkin question...

Hi, Marc. I believe the Guildhall Museum collection was incorporated into that of the City Museum (Museum of London). If that is the case, the leather jerkin that they currently have on display might be part of the same finds or possibly incorporated from the pieces you show. I would send a not

Re: [h-cost] Kilcommon Bog Jacket/Ionar

Hi. All of the currently known illos from the time in question can be found in either Dunlevy's book or in McClintock. I noticed at Pennsic that one bookseller, Poison Pen, I think, had digitized and copied McClintock onto CD. I did find conflicting information on a couple of things as well..

Re: [h-cost] 1968 SCA views of medieval clothing

Hi, All. Regarding the SCA, since it takes it's atmosphere and inspiration from the Victorian view of the Middle Ages, one can look back to the late Victorian period to see an event scheduled by gentlemen of leisure for a tournament to be ridden using original and copied armor. IIRC, the event

Re: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 4, Issue 463

Hi, All. I can second Suzi's enthusiastic support of Spike (Steve) and his wife. He was kind enough to allow a random American reenactor to share his home (church) some years ago, and I am in awe of his skill in reproducing interesting historical items. I am also an avid customer of his. I was

Re: [h-cost] 1740's characters

Amen Brother! It seems a shame that Mr Bush's work to help keep drugs out of the hands of regular citizens has ended with folks like this obviously smoking crack...They apparently didn't even have their terminology right, not to mention their budget...Sorry to hear that you lost a gig, but ha

Re: [h-cost] Re: Slashing [was: h-costume added to Gmane]

Only thing to be careful of is hitting too hard and splitting the wood, sending a sharp chisel shooting into one's thigh. This is pretty easy to prevent. Hi, All. If this is a concern, try using plywood to cut against. The cross layers will prevent the chisel from splitting the wood. If you o