My Laurel cloak (SCA garment). Needs some minor repairs that I have not
completed--since August. Not lazy, merely overwhelmed with to-dos.
Monica Spence
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Thanks for letting me know you are all here.
Monica Spence
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Subject: Re: [
] New York garment district
Is there a printed exhibit catalog?
Fran
Lavolta Press
Books of historic clothing patterns
www.lavoltapress.com
On 1/15/2015 7:31 PM, Monica Spence wrote:
The Met has an awesome show called Death Becomes Her Mourning
clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen
The Met has an awesome show called Death Becomes Her Mourning clothes from
1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display, and two from
Alexandra, Edward's wife. You should not miss it. It is in the costume
institute, below the Egyptian Exhibit.
I believe the show runs until
I'd suggest you go to Elegant Fabrics on 40th Street, between 7th Ave. and
8th Ave. That will fill up your allotted time all by itself.
Best Regards,
Monica
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Sent:
A shirt with tiny straps is called a cami or camisole.
Monica
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Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:50 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?
Tank top
Thanks for the video. I'm going to share it with my Costume History class.
Monica
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Behalf Of Kim Baird
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:57 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
FWIW--Polyester now is an ecofriendly fabric. It is made of recycled soda
and water bottles.
Monica E. Spence, MA, MA, BA, PhD/ in progress
Senior Lead Instructor
Fashion Studies Department
Liberal Arts and Sciences Department
The Art Institute of New York City
11-17 Beach Street
New York, NY
be an early version of the style.
Monica Spence
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Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:15 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?
Notice
Hi Aylwen,
Is the embroidery separating from the fabric? Can you catch the threads on
the underside with a catch stitch and sew them in a bunch to each motif?
Then flat line the fabric in a really lightweight fabric. I could be more
helpful if I saw a picture. Can you send it privately?
Best
Hi Laurie,
Try these links.
http://vieuxchamps.com/persona/enlarged/wg/wpic11.php
http://vieuxchamps.com/persona/wgarb2.php
Best Regards,
Monica Spence
--
On 3/26/12, Laurie Taylor mazarineblu...@gmail.com wrote
Cheap and easy: Fabric glue with glitter over it.
More expensive Christmas ribbons and small decorative trims by-the-yard. If
the show is after Christmas, the trim usually is on sale. Donated buttons
make nice jewelry, also.
Monica Spence
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From: h-costume-boun
I have a photo of my grandmother, a farmer's wife in c. 1890, Nebraska.
Buttons up the center front like the shirtwaist style dresses we are
probably all familiar with.
Monica
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The author usually does write the blurbs.
My question is HOW COULD the daughter of a robber baron (19th- 20th
centuries) marry an ambitious young Norman knight (11th century)?
Monica Spence
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com
was not happy. My personal frustration
with novels of historical fiction is when the publishers take a piece of
real art work from a period, and use it for the another, completely wrong
period.
Monica Spence
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York Times author.
Other authors I know must rely on the generosity of the cover gods. :-)
Some have really been blessed.
Monica Spence
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Behalf Of Valerie Robertson
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 2
PM, Monica Spence wrote:
I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus
tax) Monica
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On Behalf Of Sharon Collier
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:17 PM
To: 'Historical
I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus tax)
Monica
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Behalf Of Sharon Collier
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:17 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: [h-cost] FW:
Thanks for speaking up ladies. I teach Fashion History and my students are
shocked to hear this, but I think we are obliged to tell them. Heck, most of
them have no idea about what happened in WWII or even the Holocaust. Sad.
They look at History like they view Reality TV.
Monica
I'd guess it is Victorian or even 20thCentury. The Renaissance era paintings
I've seen seemed to always have the sitter looking out at the viewer. Here
you don't see her eyes at all. Creepy.
Monica Spence
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This is wonderful! Thanks Melanie!
Monica Spence
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Behalf Of Melanie Schuessler
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:15 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] 16th and 17th Century Portraits
Hello
I think Mary Tudor and Martha Washington wore white.
Monica Spence
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Behalf Of penn...@costumegallery.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:44 AM
To: h-costume
Subject: [h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress
Hi Annette,
I have a Uniquely You form and it dates (new) from 1976. (OY!) I am the
original owner and my shape has changed a LOT since then.
The foam dried out and is a bit less flexible, but it is still in good
shape. Mine also discolored on the neck and armholes.
You can make a cover to fit
--it's one of my hot
buttons. ;-)
On Wed, 3 Nov 2010, monica spence wrote:
Hi Michelle,
Here's my best guess
much trimming
Zibellini!! There's an article about them in MCAT 2. And some pictures!!
(and she apparently makes replicas for sale, too)
http://sablegreyhound.com/Zibellini.html
Hi Michelle,
Here's my best guess: martens. During the 20th C. ladies wore a nice suit
with a set of martens around their shoulders. They were clipped nose to butt
around the body.
Martens have a long and distinguished history in fashion history. During the
Renaissance, people didn't know how
Hi Zuzana,
There is a bit of everything in this book, but ,mostly inventory, who made
what etc. If you are looking for technical things (patterns, construction
tips, stc.) then, IMHO, this is not a book that you would be interested in
buying. Stick to the P of F (#4 was released in 2008).
Best
Hi Alwen,
You don't need a pattern. It is a rectangle of cloth.
Here's a link that might help:
http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/Ch.html#anchor1684194
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of New York City
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I looked for one last year and came up with nothing, but then I was looking
for an on line degree. I finally opted for a PhD in Creative Writing.
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of New York City
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From:
Hi Broom!
Monica (aka: Catriona from the Laurel list in SCA parlance).
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Senior Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of New York City
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Sent:
This is a copy of the outfit worn by Federigo Gonzaga C. 1529. I think they
used what they had for the lace.
Monica
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Behalf Of Maggie
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 6:17 PM
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As I recall, some of the ruffs were paper. It was probably easier to keep
them stiff rather than have to was/starch/redo the fabric kind. This stuff
has been on tour for years.
Monica
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Behalf Of
Allison,
Great pics! Especially the details.
The fabrics were all supposed to be woven on the same (type) antique looms
as the originals.
There was a wonderful booklet they handed out in NYC with pics of many of
these garments.
Monica
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From:
It was a amazing exhibit, but not well publicized. It was held in the CUNY
Grad Center on 5th Ave.
I went several times. The curator guard/ lady watching the stuff allowed me
to crawl around the Eleonora de Toledo gown-- and she was wearing a
farthingale, just as Janet Arnold said!
Monica
Mine's Matilda because she is unsteady on her base-- she waltzes with
me.
Monica t
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Behalf Of Käthe Barrows
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:24 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
I am sticking my nose in here. I spent 25 years as a patternmaker/designer
in NYC.
Both Gerber and Lectra have computer grading programs. The software and
hardware are HUGELY expensive. My suggestion is to contact either of these
companies to see if there is someone in your area (or ever outside
Directors and stars have a huge amount of input on what people wear in the
movies. Most stay pretty close to the current styles--- which date really
fast. However, these were made before the VCR/ DVD era where people can
watch and appreciate (or not) the clothes more often and more critically.
I had 2 and gave one to a friend (my SCA apprentice) as a gift. :-)
Monica
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Behalf Of otsisto
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 5:33 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Herald's
I bought it a long time ago-- back in the late 70s/ 80s when there was very
little published about costume/clothing. I have used it to check definitions
a few times.
I would not throw it-- sell it on eBay.
Monica
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of
The Wilcox book has redrawings c. 50s. Not good for silhouettes, however if
it leads you to the original painting, it serves a purpose.
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of New York City
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Maybe from his workshop, I would guess it is probably not from the master's
hand.
Monica Spence
PS- I have it too in my files, it just says Florentine.
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Sent: Monday
I looked for an on-line PhD in Costume History due to my location/ schedule.
I never found one.
It is not a matter of WHEN you get your degree, it is important to DO it.
I got my MA in 1976 in Theater with a specialization in costume. I spent 6
years as a costume designer in the theater, 24 on
I am on the Pennsic Staff (again). I run the Arts Science Display on
Monday August 3. Come show your work!
Monica E. Spence (aka: Catriona MacDuff, costuming Laurel)
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Howdy. I often wonder why people's names look familiar. :-)
Monica (Catriona)
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Behalf Of Susan Carroll-Clark
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [h-cost]
I've seen the painting on the net and we discussed this a while back. Please
don't think I am a know-it all on this, but here is what I know and have
studied.
Here's the original story.
A BBC correspondent has returned a Renaissance painting of Eleonora of
Toledo to a German museum after
When I was 14 (1967) I went to Europe. School trip. We were told NO pants. I
just remember wearing my light blue raincoat ALL the time. Of course it came
in handy in the rain in Rome.
Monica
Monica E. Spence MA, MA, BA
Lead Instructor, Fashion Department
Art Institute of New York City
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FWIW and IMHO it looks Victorian. Might have been based on a Holbein, but I
don't think the pic is 16th C.
Monica
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Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 6:06 PM
To:
As a designer and patternmaker who's job went off-shore in 2003, this makes
me want to cry.
Monica
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Behalf Of Penny Ladnier
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:49 AM
To: h-costume
Subject: [h-cost]
Van Dyck painted silver ruffs on noblewomen from Genoa. Not black but
interesting. Also, in one the neck ruff and the wrist ruffs are a different
color.
Monica
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Behalf Of mlysett
Sent: Thursday,
Pretty pictures. Racinet was the be-all-and-end-all at his time (19th C.),
but everything is redrawn. (Better you should look at original art.) However
it is fun to find the original art and then see how he changed it.
Monica
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We use the Fairchild Textbook: Fabric Science, 8th ed. by Price, Cohen,
Johnson. Has a workbook with swatches. Pretty technical, but no color pics
like Textiles by Kandolf.
Monica
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Henri Bendel was a shopkeeper, like RH Macy and B Altman.
Monica
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Subject: [h-cost] Herni Bendel history
I know that Herni W. Bendel is a
Many women were painted while pregnant. Remember-- not only was she doing
her duty, but she had a 25% chance of dying while doing it.
Monica
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My cap, gown and Masters hood from my recent graduation from Seton Hill
University.
Monica
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Hanna, The dress is lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Monica
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My dressform is
Dawn--
You can put a gusset under the arms. That would help a lot.
Monica
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I made up Vogue 7733 to
This is fabulous! Thank you both for sharing this.
Monica Spence
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Subject: [h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos
Cathedral
It is called a Balzo. You can find info at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~lizjones429/balzo-new.htm
http://mariwashere.com/index2.php?option=com_contentdo_pdf=1id=26
http://www.sword.net/jessica/firenze/Early15thCenturyBalzo.pdf
Monica
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The Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt Museum) and Anne Frank's house are both must-see
places in Amseredam. Also-- anyplace that sells chocolate and baked goods.
However, beware of the damage to your waistline!
Oh, yes, drugs are legal there, so be careful of where you bring children.
Monica
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OMG! This is great!!
Chinese Tartans???
Monica
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Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 12:57 PM
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Subject: [h-cost] An interesting ethnic fabric
A friend sent me this link about
Speaking of Janet Arnold--
Who is going to Florence in November for the Collequium? (Besides me and 3
friends, that is).
Monica
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!
(Even better than that Baroness whatchamacallit business.)
;-)
-- Constance
monica spence wrote:
Being funny-- really.
Monica
Priofessor of Fashion History
Art Institute of New York City
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FLDS?
Monica
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I live in St George UT and the FLDS are about 2 hours away in Colorado
, the Outlands
http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies
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FLDS
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Thanks, Frank.
All that Poly is HOT in the summer.
Monica
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Isn't that considered abuse?
Monica
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All that Poly is HOT in the summer.
Monica
The biggest problem in my experience with poly is the fact it holds body
oder so well. This might be good to help for police dogs, but not for people
who wear it.
Monica
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WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear?
Monica
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Especially when worn over
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WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear?
Monica
PM, Kimiko Small wrote:
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, monica spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear?
Monica
Is this a hypothetical question, or a real one? I am not sure.
It's one that's probably way outside the scope of this list, at least
as it's
Is this a hypothetical question, or a real one? I am not sure.
Kimiko
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WHY is it that men make the rules of what women wear?
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Don't nurses wear veils in the UK? I remember from several movies...
Monica
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In a message
Hi Scarlett--
I just looked on Amazon.uk, but can't find it. What is the title of the
book?
Thanks,
Monica
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Henry VIII considered himself a good Catholic til the day he died, even
though the Pope did not. :-) There are lots of examples of people wearing
crosses in that period -- check out those done by Holbein.
As for the later period... maybe. Charles I was notoriously sympathetic to
Catholics
Hi Dawn--
There used to be one online. Google Janet Arnold.
Monica
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Subject: [h-cost] Janet Arnold bibliography
Is there a collected list of her
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
Anyone want to talk about costume and clothing?
Hi Kass-- Nice to see you here!
Anyone have any recommendations for costume in and around Florence? I am
thinking of side trips for the Janet Arnold Conference in November.
Monica Spence
=1p=360r=Y . They never expire!
http://reconstructinghistory.com
http://community.livejournal.com/rh_community/
http://kass-rants.livejournal.com
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Anybody up for a roll call to see who from the h-cost list will be in
Florence for the conference?
Monica Spence, New York City (actually Long Island, but I teach in NYC)
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for their hobby.
Monica Spence
In Society known as:
Baroness Catriona MacDuff
OL,OP,CM,CSC,KoE,QoC,PA,PA,AoA,OSF,OSS
East Kingdom
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Press
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own
It's not depressing that you are in the SCA, it's depressing that
other groups do not seem to value books nearly as much.
Fran
monica spence wrote:
Hi Fran
and also a Singer.
How many sewing patterns do you own? Commercial: less than 30. I make my own
patterns for the SCA garb since I am also a professional patternmaker.
Monica Spence
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Ouch! Try Michael Shemansky Bookseller (online) for MdF. He usually includes
shipping in his prices, I think. It is about $100 for the book and it was in
his mostt recent catalogue. He KNOWS about us costumers. I told him of the
book's popularity when he questioned me why so many people were
Thanks.
Monica
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monica spence wrote:
Do you remember who made that DVD
Drea Leeds has the image on her site in Black and White:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.elizabethancostume.net/low
erclass/lcolor.jpgimgrefurl=http://www.elizabethancostume.net/lowerclass/fl
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Hi David!
Do you remember who made that DVD with the Highlander Flashbacks? I teach
fashion history and this would be SOO cool.
Thanks for the help.
Monica
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Try Blackadder font -- always looks old or Rennaissance-ish.
Monica
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From the back it reminds me of a Robe a la Polinaise C. 1700s. Or a Roman
shade. :-)
Monica
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H. I'm usually pretty good at this (Catholic school fom grade 1 through
grad school) I would have thought the person in the front in red was
probably Mary Magdelene because the cup is part of the iconography and it
looks like a woman. But I am stumped.
St. Joseph is the guy in yellow at the
One thoing I do with my SCA apprentices is show the drawings/ engravings in
the bad costume references next to the original artwork. It really opens
their eyes.
Monica
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Hi Margaret--
Could you please reference the Bronzino paintings you wrote about? I am VERY
interested ...
Thanks-
Monica
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Been there, done that!
Monica
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In a message dated 2/11/2008 11:09:52 A.M. Eastern Standard
I think most costume shops were designed by someone who had never been IN
one, much less worked in one!
Monica
Former Grad Assistant at the SUNY-Binghamton Costume shop (a LONG time aga)
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Linen shrinks an enormous amount. Especially if it is not pre-washed. Most
linen used in Mfg. is not prewashed/preshrunk because the finish will come
off and it will look terrible. The linen garment is also usually tailored
differently than denim. The fibers of linen react much dirrerent than
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monica spence wrote:
I'd dry clean it. Rayon sometimes is not colorfast to washing. If the tag
any idea where one finds these instructions? I have a
small online clothing business and put dry clean only on a lot of my
tags. I'd like further information on the legalities.
Sylrog
On Feb 9, 2008, at 9:05 AM, monica spence wrote:
Actually, with all due respect, that is not necessarily true
I'd dry clean it. Rayon sometimes is not colorfast to washing. If the tag
says dry clean, then dryclean.
Monica
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Hi Richard--
What a great idea! Thanks!
Monica (Catriona)
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Subject: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 39
There are
Eleonora of Toledo and her sons died of malaria in 1560. There were regular
outbreaks in the Mamerra (Tuscany). Cosimo I, the Duke of Florence, (her
husband, the boy's father) worked on draining the swampy area for years.
Monica
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I got a comfy. but beautiful, chair for my desk where I write, a digital
camera, a table for the living room, pearl earrings, a HUGE Barns and Noble
gift cert., lingerie, books on history (Alexander the great, and Kings--
for my costume history class.) I bought my husband a bunch of wonderful
Hi Bjarne--
Sorry for the dalay in posting. I am trying to decorate for Chrisstmas.
I have this book. I would recomend it for the pictures alone-- lots of
gorgeous color plates, with details. If you are able to get it for a good
price, I would buy it. I bought it for full price, but it was worth
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