RE: [h-cost] Re: Dress and textile topics, medieval Britain: Your

2007-11-20 Thread Sharon Nevin
Most of what I thought is more dress accessories but it might be of some use. For earlier in the period I thought of : - wrist clasps - maybe an entry or something parpahenalia commonly hanging off belts like toiletries, shears, keys, knives, amulets, pouches, crystal balls etc - regional variati

RE: [h-cost] RE: Dress and textile topics, medieval Britain: Your wish list

2007-11-14 Thread Wanda Pease
I don't think those are too earthy at all! Except for the swaddling and clothing for infants are things I'd really be interested in knowing. Given the right book I'd probably be willing to spring for the baby stuff too. Wanda > > > swaddling > clothing for infants and toddlers > underwear > apro

RE: [h-cost] Re: Dress and textile topics, medieval Britain: Your

2007-11-14 Thread Robin Netherton
> Don't forget the little stuff:> > Needle> pin> thimble> > Are you sure this > is going to all fit into one book :)? With multiple thousands of entries ... OK, it will be a big book. I am one of a team of editors conscripted to help sort it all out. Many terms (e.g. garment names) will have v