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Behalf Of aqua...@patriot.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:36 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Period Hair, and Accessories
Funny thing is, if someone wants to give a quick impression or change
identities fast, they put on a hat. When talking to som
Funny thing is, if someone wants to give a quick impression or change
identities fast, they put on a hat. When talking to someone, the things
you look at most are at eye-level: face, hat, hair, collar.
So it's odd when someone will take care with other parts of an outfit and
neglect the head, the
ress! Hair, nails, shoes,
hatted or not, props...all is necessary to be truely in Costume!
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Simone Bryan [cil...@dracolore.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:34 PM
To: h-cost...
> Sharon Collier wrote:
>
> >This is a problem even with re-enactors. In my opinion, nothing spoils the
> >look of an outfit as quickly as modern hair. Renaissance hair was parted in
> >the middle. No bangs. If you have bangs---use hairspray! Sure it doesn't
> >look like "you"that's the poi
Me too - I often feel you can get away with a fairly generic dress,
especially for my period of early medieval, but if you get the headdress
right it really pins it to a particular date.
Jean
On 31/07/2013 19:34, Simone Bryan wrote:
Yes one of my pet peeves is hair coverings, it is like a las
Yes one of my pet peeves is hair coverings, it is like a last thought but
it really is essential to get the proper look. Then there are the correct
or as close as you can get accessories that gives another note to the
whole. I cosider an outfit like a good perfume, it has lots of notes as to
bring
Sharon Collier wrote:
>This is a problem even with re-enactors. In my opinion, nothing spoils the
>look of an outfit as quickly as modern hair. Renaissance hair was parted in
>the middle. No bangs. If you have bangs---use hairspray! Sure it doesn't
>look like "you"that's the point!
My hair is
Very cool pics. Those are the ones! Thank you for sharing!
Sg
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Patricia Dunham wrote:
> oh goody/duh of me, 8-)... I think I was thinking of th 12thC garb
> list!!! but you're right, for HERE, this is as appropriate as anything!
> thanks for reminding me, 8-)
>
oh goody/duh of me, 8-)... I think I was thinking of th 12thC garb list!!! but
you're right, for HERE, this is as appropriate as anything! thanks for
reminding me, 8-)
ah, OK, the Navajo is called chongo, the Hopi is called squash-blossom, or
butterfly whorls (looks like Princess Leia's cinna
Hey Patriciaas far as I know there is no time frame or country of
origin limitation on this list. I LOVED to hear about this. I have
wondered about it as well. The other one I'd like to know how to do is the
(I think it is Hopi) hair dress that kinda looks oriental too. Lemme see
if I can
Lena,
Names of hats changed alot in the '80s & '90s. Sometimes the latest
fashionable name was applied to a different style. (Funny. that still
happens today!)
I'd have your friend look into store catalogs for the period & place &
social milieu she's interested in. Catalogs are useful in that t
I did some research on portraits in 1800’s in North America, and there is one
striking one with I think a green dress and white lace sleeves. I know this
primitive artist travelled with accessories in his kit, so that may be the
reason, but there it is. So sorry, I haven’t time to find the re
AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] The White Queen
With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not the hair/hat
styles!!
Not sure of the excuse for the hats. But Edward Maeder, in his book
"Hollywood and History," makes the point that hairstyles and makeup
an are the costumes themselves.
Ann Wass
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From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 11:05 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] The White Queen
Kate,
It's funny. . . you could say the same thing about modern productions
of Victorian and Ge
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Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:05 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] The White Queen
Kate,
It's funny. . . you could say the same thing about modern pro
Kate,
It's funny. . . you could say the same thing about modern productions
of Victorian and Georgian fashions. Bareheaded women (and gloveless,
too! the horror!) running around outside, neither properly coifed nor
hatted. With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not
the h
Chimene,
Great shots, and they explain a lot! I always wondered how they did
that :) But you made me hungry for fry bread (in the later pics). . .
I can't speak for Viking times, but sure enjoyed the pics.
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
htt
As the list seems very quiet at the moment, I thought I'd ask what UK
members who know about the Middle Ages think of the costumes in "The White
Queen"? (It's a series based on 3 of Philippa Gregory's novels currently
running on the BBC.)
I know little about mediaeval costume, but my impression is
I was afraid of that. Lots of white undersleeves but all on white
dresses so I count that as "self fabric" examples. Piecing...yes! I love
the extant garments I've seen that use piecing. I will have to sacrifice
a flounce (*sniff*) and piece in a bit of a gusset but it might be
doable. Thanks
Dear all,
I was asked by a friend about the correct name for a hat type worn by women in
late 19th century England. And while I do historical costuming, the 19th
century is really not my thing, so I thought I would ask the experts here.
She described it as a small top hat, bigger and flatter th
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Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:25 PM
To: h-costume@mail.indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Stumped
Here's a request:
The dilemma: I making a garden variety early 19th century bib/apron
To: h-costume
Sent: Tue, Jul 23, 2013 10:27 pm
Subject: [h-cost] Stumped
Here's a request:
The dilemma: I making a garden variety early 19th century bib/apron
dress of a cotton print. Of course, I have too little fabric so instead
of a long sleeve I decided to do a short sleeve with a det
This is very OT for 12thC, but I've always wondered how it was done... Navajo
women's traditional "double-bun" hair-dress. I think I'm going to ponder for a
while if a similar technique might be of assistance in achieving the Viking
women's ritual knot hair-dress, which, admittedly, is also OP
Here's a request:
The dilemma: I making a garden variety early 19th century bib/apron
dress of a cotton print. Of course, I have too little fabric so instead
of a long sleeve I decided to do a short sleeve with a detachable
undersleeve in white cotton voile. I went flipping through my collecti
To the list collective:
We would like to find a cheap overnight motel in or near OK City that
is not in a "shady" neighborhood - any recommendations? Just needs
to be clean and bug-free, as we're only sleeping overnight. We've
checked Internet, but reviews on some seem mixed, and we know tha
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22766029
Fran
Lavolta Press
www.lavoltapress.com
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>>>> it's pleated and the pleats are tacked down, you can rinse out the starch.
>>>> Sharon C.
>>>>
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
>>>>
rch.
>>> Sharon C.
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Lauren Walker
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:08 AM
>>> To: Historical Costume
>>
you can rinse out the starch.
>> Sharon C.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
>> Behalf Of Lauren Walker
>> Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:08 AM
>> To: Historical Costume
>> Subject: [h-cost]
tacked down, you can rinse out the starch.
> Sharon C.
>
> -Original Message-
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> Behalf Of Lauren Walker
> Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:08 AM
> To: Historical Costume
> Subject: [h-cost]
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:08 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] chiffon and Astrida's book
Oh, dear. I was just going to check in to complain that if I EVER finish the
current project it's going to be YEARS before I work with chiffon in 1/12th
scale again, and here I see Astrida h
Oh, dear. I was just going to check in to complain that if I EVER finish the
current project it's going to be YEARS before I work with chiffon in 1/12th
scale again, and here I see Astrida has a whole book on how to really *do*
these embellishments where I've been winging it. I'm torn between bu
On deadline this week, will get you info as soon as I can!
Astrida
On Jun 25, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Cin wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Astrida Schaeffer
> wrote:
>> Oh, and the coat is going to be on Wardrobe Unlock'd in August!
>>
>> On Jun 19, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Cin wrote:
>>
>>> Mi
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Astrida Schaeffer
wrote:
> Oh, and the coat is going to be on Wardrobe Unlock'd in August!
>
> On Jun 19, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Cin wrote:
>
>> Mine arrived yesterday & it's a lovely review of the best techniques
>> for the period. I'm completely in love with the Deco
Oh, and the coat is going to be on Wardrobe Unlock'd in August!
On Jun 19, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Cin wrote:
> Mine arrived yesterday & it's a lovely review of the best techniques
> for the period. I'm completely in love with the Deco wool coat with
> the crazy-wide lapels. Do I want a pattern? Abs
Sorry for the reply delay, it's been a zoo around here
Glad you like the book!
Hmmm, a teal waist... is it the one with lots of vertical pleats? and the
Grecian key detail at the neckline?
There are some exhibition photos on my schaefferarts website but pretty much
what's already in the bo
Dear Costume Friends in reach of the UK this September,
We have organised a special day trip from Bath to Leominster to see the
Snowshill Costume Collection (at Barrington Hall) and the Hereford Costume
Collection with Althea MacKenzie on Thursday 19 September 2013, returning
to Bath by 5pm. Pleas
me
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding in 1882
The dress you describe in the photo sounds like Fancy Dress costume. I have
a great picture of my Great Grandfather and his daughter in historically
inspired fancy dress, ca. 1900 or so. They lived in Vienna, Austria. I am
waiting for the right vintage ba
So glad your post reminded me of Wm Booth-- I like their linen thread
for luceting.
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW
On Jun 21, 2013, at 7:33 PM,
Thank you all! I finally remembered where I bought mine (William Booth,
Draper)
http://www.wmboothdraper.com/
I was looking for the non-handled type, and really liked the one I got from
them a few years ago at Military History Fest.
Thanks again!
Rebecca Schmitt
aka Agnyss Cabot, Guilde of St. L
These sound gorgeous! Any chance of photos?
-Kate
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From: "R Lloyd Mitchell"
To: "Historical Costume"
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding in 1882
I have three wedding gowns of this period, 1879-1884; two have
Quite Specific Media has this on sale right now, free US shipping, good
price!
Melissa Roberts
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s to be trimmed in ermine. She's wearing a crown. Someone
> suggested that might be her wedding gown, but I don't think so, especially
> after reading this letter.
>
> Cathy
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Lavolta Press
> To: Historical Costume
>
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of
Lavolta Press [f...@lavoltapress.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:18 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding in 1882
Early in 1882 she was probably wearing a dress with only a small bustle
(th
Early 17th century
pikemen wore these suspended from the front of the breastplate.
Kate Bunting
Librarian & 17th century reenactor
Derby, UK
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:55:45 +
From: "Wilson, Annette"
To: "h-cost...@indra.com"
Subject: [h-cost] Mary Rose jerkin patterns
I seem to have misplaced the original thread, but my friend who makes lucets
charges $8.00 each and has 10 currently.
Anyone interested can either email me or call. 213-361-6754.
thanks.
Cora
>From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.
g gown, but I don't think so, especially
after reading this letter.
Cathy
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To: Historical Costume
Sent: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 11:19 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wedding in 1882
Early in 1882 she was probably wearing a dress with only a small b
Early in 1882 she was probably wearing a dress with only a small bustle
(the "natural form" era), though late in 1882 it would have been a
larger bustle. She had on either a polonaise (long tunic) over a skirt,
or a bodice/overskirt/skirt ensemble. Either the polonaise or the
overskirt likely
On a recent trip "home" I found a letter written by my great grandmother to
her sister describing her daughter's wedding, which I have been trying to
transcribe. The wedding took place at home and the bride's attire was
described as a "simple costume."Her veil was described, but not the
I am starting to make a pattern for my husband of one of the leather jerkins
from the Mary Rose (details in "Before the Mast"). The ship sank in 1545.
Does anyone know why almost all the jerkins have skirts which are shorter at
the back than the front?
As far as we can tell from looking at illust
Mine arrived yesterday & it's a lovely review of the best techniques
for the period. I'm completely in love with the Deco wool coat with
the crazy-wide lapels. Do I want a pattern? Absolutely!
Can you point us at other photos from the exhibit? There's a teal
item in the background of one of the
Thanks, everyone! It's a bit surreal to finally be holding it in my hands. This
has been a while in the making!
Astrida
On Jun 17, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Emily Gilbert wrote:
> I got mine today too, and it looks gorgeous! Thanks, Astrida!
>
> Emily
>
>
> On 6/17/2013 2:39 PM, Terry wrote:
>> I
On Jun 18, 2013, at 5:23 PM, Charlene C wrote:
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Marjorie Wilser
wrote:
Minor comment on lucets in general. I find the handled ones less
easy to carry around, because they don't fit into a needlework bag
as well. I think the main thing the handle is good f
"There were many types of pre- corded fabric available with different
spacing, different size cords, different cording patterns. A wider
cordless area does not necessarily indicate tucks. :-)"
Oh, those tricky Victorians... :-D
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On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote:
> Minor comment on lucets in general. I find the handled ones less easy to
> carry around, because they don't fit into a needlework bag as well. I think
> the main thing the handle is good for is spinning the lucet around while
> working, bu
I saw these and thought beginners might get a kick out of making their own from
a wooden spoon. It is a good way to figure out if you like using one before
spending any money. http://pinterest.com/pin/193584483954338087/
> From: the3t...@gmail.com
> To: h-cost...@indra.com
> Date: Tu
There were many types of pre- corded fabric available with different spacing,
different size cords, different cording patterns. A wider cordless area does
not necessarily indicate tucks. :-)
Carolann Schmitt
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http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=8760.0
By special order, but... yes! You can still buy pre-corded fabric!
Fabric is a little different than what was used at Read Homestead, which has
wider cordless areas (presumably meant for tucks as that is how they were used).
Dede
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Carolann, thank you for the detailed analysis of your collection! This is so
interesting -- I never knew such specialized fabric existed.
Dede
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Minor comment on lucets in general. I find the handled ones less easy
to carry around, because they don't fit into a needlework bag as well.
I think the main thing the handle is good for is spinning the lucet
around while working, but I've never missed having one and don't think
it a necess
Hedgehog Handworks have beautiful hand made lucets
www.hedgehoghandworks.com
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/tools_braiding.php
Mary LaVenture
Costume Director
Pageant of the Masters
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From: Kim Baird
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] where to buy lucet?
I got mine at Lacis
http://www.lacis.com/
Kim
I haven't purchased a lucet from him, but the maker of my inkle
Rebecca,
I have at least a dozen lucets (plain polished wood, mostly cherry, with
a regular handle) that my husband made a few years ago for me to teach
with andsell. Contact me offline at lis...@juno.com if you are
interested.
Yours in costuming, Lisa A
\
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:19:57 -0500 "Reb
Sorry, I didn't sign my name to the last post.
Chris Perri (Sha)
aka Ashley FitzHarding Hawkins, hench in the FOF garden.
In a message dated 6/17/2013 7:21:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
lotsofteap...@charter.net writes:
Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd
Lynn Shulak, who is a hench in the FOF garden at Bristol Ren Faire makes
them. I bought mine from the wood shop that use to be next to the garden.
Lynn also taught a class in it one year. You can usually see her walking
around the garden with the lucet in her hand.
In a message dated 6/
I looked at my survey of six original corded petticoats. Four have the
cords woven into the fabric; two have the cords sewn into the fabric. Of
the four petticoats with woven cords: the cords are on the weft on three of
them, on the warp on one of them.
Details of the petticoat in my collectio
On the ones I have, both been gives and bought, a good final polish with fine
grade steel wool makes them smooth as glass. You want your loops to pull along
smoothly. I don't recommend the cheap ones cut with a hack saw from thin
plywood however. You may be putting a significant amount of ten
On 06/17/2013 08:19 PM, Rebecca wrote:
Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd like to buy a
few, but am coming up stumped on where I've seen them for sale! Thanks :)
Google is your friend on this one. Really.
Here's a few of the places I've seen them. Which ones you p
I have a friend who makes them..I will get back to you on how much they are.
Cora Hendershot
>From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.Rebecca
> wrote:Where do people purchase their lucets
>(preferably online)? I'd like to buy a
few, but am coming up stumped on where
http://www.etsy.com/listing/151108688/handmade-lucet-cherry?ref=cat_gallery_1
If you spin, stalk that site for spindles - they're amazing. But the lucets
are awesome too.
Guenièvre
On Monday, June 17, 2013, Rebecca wrote:
> Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd like to
Boy, I sure don't see the kind I like...
http://www.spanishpeacock.com/lucets.htm
I like mine with straight shafts and a handledo you have a preference
to the sort you like?
Sg
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Rebecca wrote:
> Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd
I got mine at Lacis
http://www.lacis.com/
Kim
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Behalf Of Rebecca
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:20 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: [h-cost] where to buy lucet?
Where do people purc
Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd like to buy a
few, but am coming up stumped on where I've seen them for sale! Thanks :)
Rebecca Schmitt
aka Agnyss Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire
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I got mine today too, and it looks gorgeous! Thanks, Astrida!
Emily
On 6/17/2013 2:39 PM, Terry wrote:
I'm so excited to say that I just received Astrida Schaeffer's book
Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail. I mean I JUST got it (5
minutes ago), so I've only had time to thumb throu
I just sent an email to a close friend--the one who took me to the UNH
Exhibit last fall when I was up visiting her to performat the Haunted
Overload attraction! The book ismarvelous, the little bit of I've been
able to go through--I just got mine today too!
Yours in costumign,L isaA
On Mon, 17
I'm so excited to say that I just received Astrida Schaeffer's book
Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail. I mean I JUST got it (5
minutes ago), so I've only had time to thumb through it, but it looks
beautiful. Can't wait to read it!
Terry Walker
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The original I own has the cording in the weft. I've examined other originals
that had the cording either way. I'll check my spreadsheet his evening.
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On Jun 17, 2013, at 1:34 PM, "WorkroomButtons.com"
wrote:
> Curious minds want to know: Is the cording in th
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From: WorkroomButtons.com
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Corded petticoat conundrum
Curious minds want to know: Is the cording in the warp or in the weft?
That is an excellent question. As I was writing the description, it occurred
Curious minds want to know: Is the cording in the warp or in the weft?
That is an excellent question. As I was writing the description, it occurred
to me that I don't remember. I will pull it out next time I'm there!
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Curious minds want to know: Is the cording in the warp or in the weft?
Ginni Morgan
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Behalf Of li...@genteelarts.com
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:34 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h
No, never heard of it, but I want some!
Sharon C.
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Behalf Of WorkroomButtons.com
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:20 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] Corded petticoat conundrum
Back at the
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Yes. I own an original petticoat made from manufactured corded fabric
and have information on several others. I also have patent information
on several designs of corded fabrics. My original has the cords in
groups, with
Back at the Reed Homestead... the ladies and I are pulling out old petticoats
that have not yet been cataloged. Nancy Wexford never got to this pile.
We cleaned a corded petticoat last week. Date-wise, we're guessing maybe...
1840s -1860s? That's what I wrote down, anyway. We have pieces tha
An overnight soak in baby shampoo and OxyClean (and a lot of rinsing) cleans
antique linen superbly and safely. Specifically, a dirty, stained handwoven
tablecloth. I was actually shocked -- it was pristine.
Dede
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A soak in Polident helps.
Patty
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Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 5:59 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?
I have had good luck soaking
Deb Salisbury wrote:
"Wow, that's fascinating! She did know exactly what she wanted. 20
pounds was an enormous price at the time, something like $320, I think,
before inflation."
--
Wowzers, that WAS a pricey order!
The book I'm reading is Volume 3 of a 7-volume
Not for nothing did George Washington marry the richest widow in Virginia!
Ann Wass
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From: Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker
To: h-costume
Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from Virginia in 1759
Wow, that's fascin
Thanks for the info, really interesting.
Katy
On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Michelle Plumb wrote:
> Hello, gang.
>
> During my nightly reading I discovered this snippet about a clothing order
> sent to London, placed by a well-to-do Virginia planter's wife in 1759:
>
> “Hose and shoes – thes
Wow, that's fascinating! She did know exactly what she wanted. 20 pounds
was an enormous price at the time, something like $320, I think, before
inflation.
--
Happy sewing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker
Quality Historical Sewing Patterns
www.mantua-maker.com
Hello, gang.
During m
ay, June 15, 2013 8:28 PM
> To: h-costume-indra.com Costume
> Subject: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?
>
> We're in the process of sorting, washing-musty-out, and re-packing the
> fabric stash and have discovered about 5 pieces of mostly-white,
> mostly-linen that has a FEW, rand
-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Patricia Dunham
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 8:28 PM
To: h-costume-indra.com Costume
Subject: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?
We're in the process of sorting, washing-musty-out, and re-packing the
fabric stash and have discovered about 5 pieces of m
since I'm also washing a separate load of dark red theater curtain velvet, that
does sort of make me wonder if there were miniscule tufts of velvet left in the
machine when I washed the linen stuff originally (out-sizing first wash) --
bleedy red velvet tufts?
the bra was left for quite a while
I have had good luck soaking all night in Biz.
Ann Wass
-Original Message-
From: Marjorie Wilser
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 1:29 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?
For fruit stains, like that of the raspberry, I find spray-"and" wash
For fruit stains, like that of the raspberry, I find spray-"and" wash
the best thing. It actually fades the stain before it hits the washing
machine. Berry stains will indeed turn a nasty shade of gray if washed
in ordinary soap without pre-treatment.
Don't know about your random stains. Mi
For stains, I soak overnight in Oxyclean. Always works for me.
Kim
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Patricia Dunham
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:28 PM
To: h-costume-indra.com Costume
Subject: [h-cost] stains on
We're in the process of sorting, washing-musty-out, and re-packing the fabric
stash and have discovered about 5 pieces of mostly-white, mostly-linen that has
a FEW, random pink and/or blue-y/black-y spots. We've only really noticed this
tonite. Doesn't seem to be occuring on the white cottons (I
Hello, gang.
During my nightly reading I discovered this snippet about a clothing
order sent to London, placed by a well-to-do Virginia planter's wife in
1759:
“Hose and shoes – these of the smallest fives – a black mask, perfume,
six pairs of kid gloves and six of mittens, and a multitude
I saw this on TV and very much enjoyed it. Would have liked to see a bit more
of the musicians, but as it was they managed to include a lot of interesting
stuff.
Kate Bunting
Librarian & 17th century reenactor
Derby, UK
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The
Cool thanks for sharing!. It's funny that the 1st picture they show is of a
naked figure, I want to see more of the fashions. :~)
Katy
On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 8:44 AM, wrote:
>
>
> Feature on the first fashion book written by a 16th-century accountant in
> Augsburg, Germany:
>
> http://www.bbc
That is fascinating! Thanks for sharing the link.
Emily
On 6/10/2013 7:44 AM, snsp...@aol.com wrote:
Feature on the first fashion book written by a 16th-century accountant in
Augsburg, Germany:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22766029
Nancy
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