It is lovely, indeed!? I have sewn the sideseams so I can continue the ribbon
effect that extends to the train.? Maud is still traveling (held over at the
Bradford house gallery) so I will wait until she returns to do a first
fitting.? I have some lovely crimson silk velvet for the Robe and
We had family friends in Norway (my father did military service there in the
aftermath of WW2). I've heard it said that in later life Queen Maud used the
public passenger ships to visit England and would sit in the lounge knitting.
Kate Bunting
Librarian 17c reenactor.
Mitchell rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu
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This gown is quite interesting. On one of the photo sites it is shown being
worn
by the Queen of Spain (Maud's cousin). I contacted
...@staff.washjeff.edu
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Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 1:37:56 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Queen Maud's wardrobe
This gown is quite interesting. On one of the photo sites it is shown being
worn
by the Queen of Spain (Maud's cousin). I contacted the VA and they were aw
WOW What a beautiful dress!
Penny Ladnier, owner
The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
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Had to see what you all were talking about: Maybe this was obvious but I
didn't know who Maud was or what the SS meant.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1333_styleandsplendour/wardrobe/wardrobe1.html
Sg,
Her figure was the result of early corseting, common in her era
especially among the upper classes.
I'm glad you posted the link. The clothing was lovely, of course, and
it also inspired me to check Abe books, where I found a $35 copy of
the book with free shipping! All I have to do
You will love this 'catalogue I have both the English and Norwegian version
(Dronning Maud).? The latter has a few additional pieces and I am assuming more
history re Maud as Queen. The beading project is progressing nicely:? I am
about to attempt the back panels. My plan is to draw the scroll
I'm thinking of one of them for _me_. . . and am crazy enough to
try :) I don't have room to display a doll, however fashionable!
== Marjorie Wilser
On Jan 5, 2011, at 9:40 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
having antique stash of beads to work with was satisfying.
My Modelis a Kestner
Found the black and white beaded on a list that shows the original Worth's
design.
http://thedreamstress.com/2010/02/rate-the-dress-queen-maud-of-norway-in-wor
th/
De
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Had to see what you all were talking about: Maybe this was obvious but I
didn't know who Maud was or
Pictures of Maud
http://www.staylace.com/gallery/gallery05/index_maud.html
youtube of pics, gowns and info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr4EBismOLg
De
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Ooh, post a picture when you're done - and pictures of the other gowns,
too! I think the concept of making doll-size historical costumes is
really interesting.
Emily
On 1/1/2011 9:45 PM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
New year project: Finally have the stash and will to try an interpretation of
On Jan 2, 2011, at 11:13 AM, Emily Gilbert wrote:
Ooh, post a picture when you're done - and pictures of the other gowns, too!
I think the concept of making doll-size historical costumes is really
interesting.
I've had a lot of fun making doll-sized replicas of costumes (and other goods)
Those are so cute! Is that a little thrum cap on the Trindhoj Man?
Emily
On 1/2/2011 5:28 PM, Heather Rose Jones wrote:
I've had a lot of fun making doll-sized replicas of costumes (and other goods)
from archaeological finds. There are some pictures of theme here:
On Jan 2, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Emily Gilbert wrote:
Those are so cute! Is that a little thrum cap on the Trindhoj Man?
Yup -- although the thrums are sewn into a fabric base rather than it being a
manipulated-thread base. One of the advantages of doing the doll-sized
replicas is that I can do
I?am ernestly hoping to see if I can get some of this work up on line...not my
forte but maybe with some help from a techie.
I had an exhibit Cut Down To Size 2at a small gallery the month of December.?
...Size was two years ago.? This recent show included the models who wear
garments from the
New year project: Finally have the stash and will to try an interpretation of
Queen Maud of Norway's coronation gown, (Style and Splendor).? The model is
17. Had a lot of trouble trying to find suitable fabric for the project.? I
finally found a gold on gold embroidered dupioni that was in
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