the laces that go through eyelets to fasten
things.
I know what you mean, though, if the author means something like
that, readers will be looking for string & holes.
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at there are such reactions to his movies...
Many people on the Revlist were extras in The Patriot, so they
had even more personal investment in it.
The wore their own repro 18thC uniforms (to keep it costume related!)
-Carol
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t as
long and without the curves and tailoring of a fashionable coat.
Some guys run around in shirts & waistcoats without a sleeved garment
on top. But that's 18th century naked.
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side seams
are placed toward the back, not centered on the body as we do with
modern clothes.
-Carol
Been lurking for a couple of weeks now, and heard about the Tudor
Tailor book, got it and love it..big thanks to all who spoke of it
before it came out.
Question is, I am Scadian, but
Speaking of historical paintings, what are your favorites for
costume inspiration? I'm sure we've all "copied" a portrait to make
something.
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still can if I want to.
A friend has been trying to teach her daughter to knit (she's
8), and I may suggest crochet first for her. It's a lot more instant
gratification, useful for those with a small attention span.
-Carol
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a valuable resource.
I don't want to lose any of the knowledgeable people we have
(whether they consider themselves experts or not), many of whom can
make those 5th century Fredonian necklines interesting!
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What is ecampus, please? I haven't been able to keep up with the digest very
well for health reasons.
Thanks
Carol
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This was on a museum list. I e-mailed Eva, and she asked to
please share with other lists!
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Hello,
I'm writing in hopes that you know of a talented student who might be
interested in the following internship at the Merchant's House
Museum. This is the first time we've o
uld be removed from the collection.
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anted someone to take photos just for you, that may be
a bit more difficult to arrange.
-Carol
On Nov 26, 2006, at 5:00 AM, Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote:
Hi,
I went to se the Marie Antoinette movie last week, and my eyes fell
on a gentlemans suit. It was copyed from Revolution in Fashion
ed by the lace. What's going on there -
some kind of lace shortage? It's not a "get dressed fast" scene, and
also wouldn't that side lace be for adjustment rather than getting
into the dress?
-Carol
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ng, so if I recognized someone she could
mark her badge right there. :-)
So if people can't make it to a meet-up, they can still
recognize each other any time.
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d the tops called
welts and also garters, so I wonder if that's how garter stitch gets
its name?
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Right, as others have said, it's not about sexual activity,
it's about grooming. My personal line of definition — hair
gel. :-) It can be as simple as that, and also guys who get
manicures, facials and have their eyebrows pruned & shaped.
-Carol
On May 5, 20
x27;s part of the
pattern. And it's not right, either.
With a few adjustments, though, it could produce something decent.
-Carol
On Jul 22, 2007, at 9:19 PM, Elizabeth Walpole wrote:
20 1/2 yds for the Robe A l'francaise http://www.simplicity.com/
designNavigator.cfm?desi
at would help
determine how you can use the pattern. You said late, and in the 90s
fashion changed quite a bit, heading toward the Federal/Regency/
Directorie lines.
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etti strap, maybe with a cord inside or the seam allowance to
puff it out?
-Carol
On Oct 25, 2009, at 4:33 AM, Sharon Collier wrote:
I'm probably completely wrong on this, but I looked at the picture
at 400%
zoom, and it looks like 2 pieces wrapped around each other. That
way you
historic shades. Garment colors can fade.
How exact of a shade do you need? Just look at how many shades of
teal they have:
http://www.anthus.com/Colors/Colors_T.html
or terra cotta.
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reens, which ought not to be
pink at all. I checked a few color configurations, so I know it's not
my monitor.
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rofile so I could toggle between that and a traditional
color profile, to change back & forth depending on the project.
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erroneous and that people should go
elsewhere for information. Maybe it's Mercury Retrograde having a go
at us, because I thought it was possible to have a discussion on the
topic.
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9, is it
close to 18-1550?
Maybe if we go to the paint store and get a collection of the
colors, but then we have to be sure we're comparing Behr to Behr and
not Behr to Sherwin-Williams.
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right place.
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angle" has two
meanings.
-Carol
On Jan 18, 2010, at 10:45 AM, Rickard, Patty wrote:
My mother had a machine that she called a mangle. There was a
bottom piece on which you placed damp clothing or sheets (after the
wringer), and a top piece which heated up (electrically, I think
s why they would not be touching.
-Carol
On Feb 6, 2010, at 4:45 AM, Sharon Collier wrote:
If you look at the dress, the ribbon that the seller says is
"holding her up" is clearly a ribbon at the waist. If it was
holding her up it would have to go under the veil, but it doesn
ing about that white bar on her left
temple. I would expect for a hairpin or barrette to have one on each
side. There are so many white marks on the gent's suit that don't
look like they belong there, so without the original photo (or a good
hi-res scan), who knows what is there and
800's through 1950's.
I hope you find a home for the photos. I'm sure a lot of the
"instant ancestor" photos are from a similar situation. All the more
reason to identify those that we can.
-Carol
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show more sources for the use of that loom.
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what she is doing with it.
-Carol
On Feb 15, 2010, at 1:19 PM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
All four all seem to be engaged in the same activity and one has a
frame. The product reminds me of some of the present fancy chenilles.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ol-58sQg9RMLMYpBYDFiBg?
as it seems to be holding taught thread. Her work resembles
crocheted lace more than knitting. Had to get my 2Cent worth.
It's amazing how much comment this thread has engendered.
Cheryl Odom
Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Carol Kocian wrote:
I'm more curious about the woman w
Congratulations! Were you able to find out about hand-tinting
of stereoviews? Would it have developed at a different time than hand-
tinting single photos?
-Carol
On Apr 6, 2010, at 3:35 AM, Penny Ladnier wrote:
I am now the VERY proud owner of the photo. I finally decided to
has affiliates and also
trains people who might work in a salon or independently in other
cities.
Also check discussion forums for long hair enthusiasts. They
should be able to recommend someone in your area.
-Carol
On Apr 28, 2010, at 7:32 AM, Anne wrote:
I would be really
you aiming for?
What about a muff?
-Carol
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k you!
-Carol
On May 12, 2010, at 6:02 PM, Zuzana Kraemerova wrote:
Hi Donna,
Usually the process of making a brocade takes 4 weeks from placing
an order to receiving the item (assuming it were for a Czech
customer...otherwise you have to add shipping time to your country).
In this cas
se writing books will buy originals or study in a museum,
with specific permission of how they may use their photographs of
museum objects.
-Carol
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y discuss it on H-costume? We can ask if others
have done a particular type of project, but why give away the details?
-Carol
On May 13, 2010, at 8:42 AM, Beteena Paradise wrote:
I think in order to make your question more closely resemble the
current issue, you need to a
home-decor enthusiasts
than costumers out there. When looking for a market for
reproductions, they go for the bigger group. Costumers will enjoy a
source of period jewelry, but the museum will select the pieces that
will also appeal to the general public.
d to our friend
to look at.
Or you could get on Skype and hold it up to your web cam for
your long-distance friend to see. That way someone can look without
making a copy for them.
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pattern.
The next challenge is to get the motifs evenly as you have done
in the photo. You'll have to divide your arc into sections, maybe use
a protractor to do that.
Once you have your pattern, you can cut the shoulders right
every time and not have to re-sew the
ke forms in a museum with ethafoam — we used the
2" thick pieces, cut them into circles, ovals or whatever shape best
worked for the torso, then hotglued them together.
-Carol
On May 30, 2010, at 3:37 PM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote:
Didn't realize anyone actually ever mar
at on
TV. :-)
-Carol
On Jun 9, 2010, at 4:19 PM, Robin Netherton wrote:
debloughcostu...@aol.com wrote:
Firstly, even though a pocket may have been sizable enough to
accomodate the items referred to, it wouldn't be waterproof.
Secondly, who in their right mind would put them al
Great link, thank you! The cut off date for entries is July 16th. I
hope to see more H- and F- costumers there!
-Carol
On Jul 13, 2010, at 5:58 AM, penny1a wrote:
Please HELP! I have entered a fashion photo contest sponsored by
the Museum
of Costume/Fashion, Bath, England. I have
mind the time difference
for England. I don't know if they have to be in by midnight or close
of business.
-Carol
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idn't
look home-made. Good work from both of you!
-Carol
On Aug 1, 2010, at 3:52 PM, Deb Salisbury, the Mantua-Maker wrote:
I agree with Nancy; you were robbed! You gals did a great job.
Tell your daughter she gets my vote, hands down!
Happy sewing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker
Oh, I see — I thought the ears looked like horns. :-)
-Carol
On Aug 1, 2010, at 9:24 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:
Oh, I thought she was a Princess and the horse was the Frog! (see
large lips
for kissing)
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boun
w.com/fashionphotographycompetition/22Plus/
MissTipapin
A new historic entry:
http://www.visitorreview.com/fashionphotographycompetition/22Plus/MattV
And this one from my next-door neighbor:
http://www.visitorreview.com/fashionphotographycompetition/
17to21Years/BorisKafkaFashionhound
Thanks!
-
27;t agree
about a mandarin collar, since shirts of the time had collars. But
it's moot if he has a neck stock. :-)
-Carol
On Sep 1, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Robin Netherton wrote:
This is all really useful! I've been having a terrible time finding
good images online because the
less volume when
the gown sleeves fit closely.
I think the 1960s/70s "peasant" look made us believe drawstrings were
all over the place.
-Carol
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m. Any word we choose can still be said with some disdain
and eye-rolling. When it's asked respectfully (and I think most times
it is), then I agree we can explain the differences without taking an
offended posture.
-Carol
On Oct 12, 2010, at 11:35 AM, Chris Laning wrote:
On O
assess the condition? It may look good but have dry rot and not
suitable to wear. The larger the size, the easier it would be to find
a bride interested in it.
-Carol
On Oct 12, 2010, at 6:05 AM, Rebecca Tonkin wrote:
Hi All:
My great-aunt recently unearthed an old wedding dress from 193
mbers of that list and would have closer
access to sources.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/18cWoman/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lumieres/
-Carol
On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Michael Hamilton wrote:
Dear List,
I'm doing some early/mid 18th Century Italian costume making right
s possible that they could use volunteers for some of these tasks.
If the museum is an essential source for the type of costuming you
do, make them your project as well.
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become cheaper and putting a photo on
a website is even cheaper than that.
As mentioned before, many museums are understaffed so photography of
the objects is not an easy task.
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http
worn for seasonal plays, parades, tableaux and the
like.
Borderline question: do tree skirts count as costume? ;-)
-Carol
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OFF TOPIC
This might not be historic or vintage needlework but I found a
beautiful
cut-work embroidered Christmas runner last summer in an
gertip. I'm sure I could just adapt a glove pattern for that, but
I'm just curious if there is a name for it.
-Carol
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still fit
down more on the hand.
I suppose there are mitts and fingerless mitts (with a hole that all
four fingers go through).
The printing museum sounds awesome! What era? Do you have a
collection of aprons to keep the ink off your clothes?
-Carol
On Dec 3, 2010, at 7:43 PM, Lyn
Congrats and thank you, Penny!
Has it been that long? I remember back when you did the directory of
H-Costume members. Was that around the same time?
-Carol
On Jan 6, 2011, at 4:40 AM,
wrote:
Today our The Costume Gallery Websites 15th Anniversary. Hard to
believe
that we have been
tc etc. And, of course, se duct tape to hold the
cardboard pieces together! :-)
-Carol
On Jan 7, 2011, at 9:56 PM, Pierre & Sandy Pettinger wrote:
A note on fitting corset muslins:
A hint I got several years ago - don't remember from where - was
to create two strips out of he
I read once that you can heat up a Barbie and squish her body into
the shape you want. I don't know anything beyond that, but since
Elizabethan tended to flatten and the 18thC effect is "pleasing
mounds," Barbie's original shape is not quite right.
-Carol
On Jan 1
re short-cuts on something you are
wearing vs. a stocking made to go on display.
-Carol
On Jan 29, 2011, at 3:26 AM, Marjorie Wilser wrote:
One surprise was a delicious bright red pair of ladies' hose from
the 18th century. They were knit in silk with a fine denier,
looking much like mode
ght figure, center gores were needed to get the right
shape.
It may be a similar effect here, where the cut of the gown is
different for different people.
-Carol
On Jan 31, 2011, at 12:13 AM, Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote:
On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 2:30 AM, Wicked Frau
wrote:
Just a note, D
Looks like this person makes them:
http://www.sugarpetals.com/body_stockings.asp
Search under mesh leotard.
On Feb 17, 2011, at 3:24 PM, Rickard, Patty wrote:
Need it be mesh? - skin toned leotards should be easy to find.
http://www.fromthetopdancewear.com/store/product.php?productid=16492
nformation, and
that we had the capability to do that.
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u have a reason to show the corset, its appearance becomes
more important.
Beyond that, as above, it starts to depend on personal interest in a
particular technique or a desire to learn the techniques of a
particular era.
-Carol
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using a card-weight
parchment. It held the shape ok, but crinkled a bit. I don't know if
there are extant corsets where you can see the type of paper used.
Sometimes experiments are necessary to understand the process.
-Carol
On Mar 13, 2011, at 2:57 PM, Cin wrote:
Carol,
We dont
tfit.
My favorite book to start is Corsets & Crinolines by Norah Waugh. The
pattern drafts are taken from extant corsets, and it's easy to see
how the construction and shapes of the pieces affect the resulting
shape of the body.
-Carol
On Mar 24, 2011, at 5:15 AM, Michael De
and the look of the dress worn over the corset, so "generic"
will only go so far.
You might also want to look at longline bras and other such modern
lingerie. There have been garments, both mainstream and special-
occasion, that have bra cups built in.
-Carol
On Mar 24, 2
I added a comment to the page about a lot of that info.
-Carol
On Jul 21, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Kate Bunting wrote:
...and, of course, before the 20th century if you were having an
illicit affair and hadn't much time, you made love with most of
your clothes on!
Kate Bunting
Librarian &
y not close to times that
I would look at facebook so I would miss the posts that way. I see
more about The Costume Gallery on H-costume than I do on facebook.
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teaching how to fit from one body
to another?
-Carol
On Aug 8, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Maggie Halberg wrote:
I'm teaching a workshop on how to scale up patterns of original
garments that have been drawn out such as the ones you see from
Janet Arnold. I'm trying to compile a lit of so
tury" but that does not make them right for a Rev War
camp follower.
We've learned quite a lot through the years, not only to be specific
with the inquiries and information, but also avoiding absolutes:
"always" and "never."
-Carol
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ze of the person who
will wear the garment. You might do some of this in your scaling, if
the original garment was made for a smaller person.
I'm sure the class will have techniques and tips beyond this, but
that's the gist of it.
-Carol
On Aug 10, 2011, at 1:13 PM, Natalie w
to be Carnival costumes.
-Carol
On Sep 12, 2011, at 3:54 PM, Cin wrote:
Check out the ridiculous national costumes from this year's Miss
Universe pagent: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/62603630.html
There are other websites with a small selection of pics, but this LJ
entry has l
nneth King has a technique where he separates the elements at the
end and does various things with them — spirals, squiggles, etc. And
he did pull the end of each element through the fabric, too.
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There are usually photos of the events through the year, which
includes the proms and any other dances. My yearbook would definitely
work as a source like that. The formal portraits for seniors did have
the draped velvet, but there were plenty of other photos in the book.
-Carol
On Oct
18c
enthusiasts and are eager to discover what the future will bring.
Please join us!
-Carol Kocian
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/18cLife/
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Interesting — in 18thC reenactment, I heard that you did not tie
anything under your chin unless you had a chin to hide. I don't know
if it came from an 18thC source, because various "folksy" things are
shared in reenactment.
-Carol
On Nov 13, 2011, at 5:04 PM, Linda Wa
If I may presume — at the Dicken's Fair, going from "inside" to
"outside," they may be portraying the residents of the house and not
19thC visitors to the house. It sounds like they are making
concessions to the theatrical nature of the fair.
-Carol
On
f those boning ideas
will require some experimentation.
-Carol
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There's not much risk of tearing, since a doll won't move. You could
use the metal on its own. Maybe even cut up paperclip or hairpins.
-Carol
On Nov 30, 2011, at 7:18 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:
What about thin metal, encased in hot glue to prevent fabric tearing?
Sharon
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e the fabric they want for the outer layer. Coutil isn't always
available at the local fabric store.
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re, they stock more and more of what is
cheaper to source. Meanwhile, the specialty items like powdered
starch don't move as fast. If people can get it from an internet
source, why bother taking up shelf space?
-Carol
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then it won't matter that the fabric was woven
at 60" and split to 30". And definitely use linen instead of cotton.
Linen bedsheets are great in any temperature, too.
-Carol
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ou need it.
-Carol
On Jul 20, 2012, at 3:54 AM, Rachel Stimson wrote:
I am making myself a version of a 1909 Directoire dress to go to my
sisters wedding in and the pattern calls for the bodice to be
boned. I
was going to wear a corset underneath, partly becuase it is so much
easier to st
meone
wants it they will find a way!
-Carol
On Jul 25, 2012, at 1:53 AM, Franchesca Havas wrote:
The Maney Publishing copy published in 1988 is the more valuable
copy. I
have both copies, this one and the 2001 republication. The paper
quality is
better in the older publication and the image
various hair-donation charities say it takes eight
ponytails to make a wig. I would assume, then, that one set of plaits
would not be enough. You could use them as plaits or switches, though.
-Carol
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To: h-costume
Sent: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 11
e can
trust the links (and the e-mail) are real!
-Carol
On Sep 20, 2012, at 9:18 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote:
I don't click on bare links without at least a short explanation of
where they're going or what they're about, so I agree with Joan on
this. What are they?
Ginni Morgan
e
originally machine quilted.
-Carol
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This was just posted on the Living History Forum,
http://www.metmuseum.org/research/metpublications
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has exhibit catalogs available to read
online. I was just looking over the Age of Napoleon.
-Carol
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John and Cathy Millar are 18th century dancers who have a beautiful B&B:
http://www.newporthousebb.com/
Their house is a repro 18th century style, walkable to the historic
area, and they have a ballroom and weekly dances.
-Carol
On Mar 23, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden w
ested — especially if you know someone else will get to
great-grandmother's attic first!
-Carol
On Mar 29, 2013, at 9:36 PM, Sybella wrote:
Oh no...please don't feel I'm putting you in the place to defend
yourself.
I'm not judging you, Fran. I agree that people can do what they
melt down.
-Carol
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r own background. :-)
-Carol
On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:19 PM, lynlee o wrote:
Not fully costume related, but I would love some ideas from you
all. I have been asked to make my Grandson a Christening Gown :).
He will be about 18 months old and it is to be held near a rock
pool. For anyone wh
easily. Also nice and smooth, but if there is a problem there you can
fix it with sandpaper.
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over a corset does
not have any give to it. The corset creates a smooth line for the
gown to fit. If the corset stretches, the gown would also need a
stretch section or a pleat to handle it. Is there a 19thC version of
a Watteau back for a gown?
-Carol
Ann suggested.
-Carol
> I'm making a couple of Regency bonnets, with satin ribbons as ties. How do
> you finish off the end of the ribbon? Hem it? Cut it, and if so, how? Such a
> minor detail, but I'm stumped.
> Thanks,
> Julie
first link is two of them.
They’re just listings, though, no pictures.
-Carol
On Dec 4, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Cascio Michael wrote:
> Hello the list,
> Years ago either AlterYears or Amazon Vinegar Pickling Dry Goods carried
> a set of graphed dress patterns from, I think, the Roya
?selectedversion=NBD7528701
is the 1830s/1840s patterns. I have that one, must be around here somewhere…
There were three, and the first link is two of them.
They’re just listings, though, no pictures.
-Carol
On Dec 4, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Cascio Michael wrote:
> Hello the list,
> Yea
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