The kind of garment from the museum does not appear to have any stiffening for support, and would probably have been worn over stays and a shift. If you use a very fine linen or cotton (sshh - not everyone approves of cotton as early as this!) it will be so contained that you will not find it adds a...

Not being difficult, but why do you need it to be back opening? All the extant, and documented Regency shifts I have seen, apart from figures in churches, have large enough necklines to get the head through easily, tightened with a draw string if necessary. Also I don't remember ever seeing a Regenc...

Is everyone sure it is actually a man's jacket? With the less than ideal provenance it could be a woman's jacket, I'd have thought.

S.

Thank you - I have that "Costume" but also another 25 or so volumes, and couldn't face the thought of searching all of them. Your help is much appreciated.

S.

You might find this inteesting.

http://www.elizabethancostume.net/effigy.htm

I also have a copy of the article written by Janet Arnold, who was my tutor at college, on the effigy stays.

S

Angie

I think if you have some suitable buttons you can get links from bead shops. I'm not sure if this has them, but I am almost certain I've bought them from somewhere similar.

http://shop.beadworks.co.uk/listItems.a ... earch=Link

Suzi

Do you have a date for that picture sir? He seems to be earlier than the earliest visual I have for linked buttons, which is about 1720. (A naval chappie at Rougemont,House, Exeter, as I recall.)

Suzi

I'm getting rid of stuff to all my costuming friends, as we will be downsizing in a year or so, (from a three storey house)and I am retiring (at last!) What will I do with a filing cabinet of cotton thread, hooks and eyes and other haberdashery, and other things like ribbons, laces, let alone the fa...

As far as I am aware, shaped shawls, which is what I suspect you are thinking of, did not exist that early. For cold weather, anther "dress" or kirtle, or other garment would be worn. Several layers were worn for warmth. I suppose it would be possible to wrap a piece of cloth around the sh...

Try http://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Hand-Kn ... _rhf_p_t_1 which is an excellent source for knitting information.

Knitted stockings were certainly made by hand during Tudor times, but the above book will give you a much better idea of what was knitted and when.

S.

Thanks Steve.

S

I know I have read an article about used clothing in the 18th century, but don't remember what or where. Does anyone else have a reference for me?

As a side bar, do you know if used clothing was shipped to the colonies in America for re-use?

Grateful thanks for any clues.

S.

It's all your fault! I spent yesterday organising the stash boxes (there is other stuff for another time.). Found fabric I don't even vaguely remember buying, that will save me some money. I have enough scraps to make about 5 full size quilts, and should never need to buy fabric for modern clothes e...

I'm about to go and look - I have wool, in a sort of swirly, circular-ish pattern, plus a silky look one and... and...and...wait and see! (Nothing modern.)

Suzi

Black, in my opinion, is used on an awful lot of Victorian clothes. I have several metres of stuff that might work, and am dispersing my stock. Will send samples.

Suzi

Sally

It might be worth looking for "Goth" spectacles, or "Steam punk". on E bay.You used to be able to buy a simple wire framed pair in a shop in Soho, fairly cheap, but I don't know if it is still there.

Suzi

I have bought (not enough) sealable and stackable boxes from Staples, and the original intention was to box by fabric type - linen/wool/silk/anything else. However, that only works if you have enough boxes, otherwise the spare cottons go in the silk box which had some space, the "anything else&...

I have some nice original patterns, transcribed by Kristina Harris in a paperback book - can't remember the name - late Victorian. You can have it as a gift if we can get it to you - I resent postal costs! http://www.amazon.com/dp/0486283577?tag=vintageconnec-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&am...

As far as the Governess goes, I believe - no proof - that she would adjust her dress according to what she was accompanying her charges to. So, visiting a museum, smart day clothes, visiting rich aunt Mabel, smart morning clothes, chaperoning the young ladies at a party, evening clothes etc. All tho...

Thank you - very interesting, although one would wish for a translation by a costume person, rather than not!

S.

http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/Cate ... rySupplies

http://www.millinerwarehouse.co.uk/

http://www.dressing-history.co.uk/shop/milliners.html

The first two supply blanks which you can make up yourself.

Serena supplies made up bonnets.

S.

Thanks Brother - I have passed on or your helpful notes to the lady who asked about this, and she is thrilled with so much information, as she had found virtually nothing.

S.

I've had a query through another site and thought someone here would know. "I chose to go with the 14th century in honor of John Wycliffe. Are there any pictures of Oxford scholars' robes/hoods/caps etc. online? Wouls a belt have been worn - any other accessories?) " The lady is hoping to ...

lucy the tudor wrote:My suspicions were correct then ( sigh) I'm sure they're worth it.

They are - often custom made - you have to fill in forms and give measurements. And the leather is beeootiful - purrs!

I have a second hand pair and they too are really comfortable.

S.

I'm guessing now, as it's years since I looked at the prices, but probably not less than £250.00, and upwards! Some of the E Bay ones looked pretty good, I must say.

S.

Not cheap, but very good quality, and several different types of Victorian boot. http://www.anellodavide.com/pdf/ninteenthcentury.pdf I had some boots from them years ago - blissful to wear - I wore them out! And currently on E Bay, in my size!! http://clothes.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=victorian+b...

Thanks Sally - our favourite restaurant, just across the road, is a member of the scheme!

Suzi

John Lewis occasionally has crewel wool embroidered fabric in the curtain department - pop in when you come and look at my my book?

Suzi

And again

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