I think I've just set a new record for myself. I started a venetian frock for a friend yesterday at 1600hrs, and I've finished it. Hem, Cartridge pleating,...
Hi. I'm new to this group, though I've been doing SCA costuming for some time now, and really prefer Italian Ren. Does anyone know, or can any of you speculate...
... I'm afraid I can't do more than hazard a guess - it does look a lot like wool, although I don't know how those tight little curls were achieved if it is....
... I have a couple of good closeups of this painting, though I won't be able to get to them until tomorrow. As I recall, the "curly stuff" is pinked or torn...
A friend of mine has made this dress and it's silly hat too. The base for the hat was indeed a balzo, then she curled 100m of ribbon and used a peroid...
... Do you think your friend might want to discuss it with me on email? Actually I'd love to see photos and find out how she constructed the dress and the hat....
... OK, looking at this in the detail, it looks like the curly stuff is periodically bound up by ribbons that are tied in decorative bows. The curl looks to be...
... There are really too many hats in just that shape and size for me to think it is anything other than a hat decorated with *something*. As I said before, it...
Hi all, a friend of mine has just let me know that she can't access one of my pages because: "oh, its not a 404; it says that its an invalid URL. (specs not on...
... That was my first opinion as well, and it sure as heck makes a lot more sense than hair that is dark or reddish for the first foot or so and then white...
... Might be a good idea to scan it for the list, although I'm quite happy with the image of that painting in "Lives...". ... Hmmm...well, I don't usually use...
Sorry - sent this with my sweetie's name on it last time, sending again to clear up confusion! :) ... Bella ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked...
... Right now, I have to go off to the museum library to find "Lives", if I should need it particularly. ... Yes, I have a document that sounds like he reads...
... LOL...no...not "under her hat" specifically, just UP. You know the old argument about wearing headwear ....everyone that is married wears their hair up -...
... discovered..... Two of the Raphael titles at Strand that I haven't purchased, and I think one more general title that I have in my own collection, ...
... Close-up is at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/italianrenaissancecostuming/files/lotto -lucretia_head.JPG> Note particularly the vertical wraps where the...
... Depending on the construction of the hat beneath, that looks like those curls could be sewn/attached to something wrapped around it and tied in place with...
For those of you with an interest in Italian costuming, you might enjoy my Webshots folders, which you can download to your own computer. Regards, Lucia ...
Hi everyone, My name is Kate and I am new to the group. I was wondering if anyone know of a link where I could find a portrait/picture/etc of an Italian...
... Hi Kate, I have a pic on my site that fits your description as far as being a very high waisted dress, although the sleeves are not really "slashed" as...
... anyone ... Kate, Try looking at http://gallery.euroweb.hu www.artcyclopedia.com http://artrenewal.org I found examples under Botticelli, Carpaccio, Cossa,...
Sorry for the massive cross-post, but Buny's running an email sale and I get to handle it!!! This is good for the month of July ONLY, so hurry and get...
I need to get her and the other lady I dressed over for photoes one day soon so I can. They both looked stunning, I was so proud of them :o) Cheers Deb ...
Back to that silly hat. I found a picture of more women who have their hair/ hat done this way. To me this picture suggests that it really is hair. ...
Hi everybody! I just wanted to let ya'll know that I finally added a third Florentine women's dress gallery to my site today. This one covers the years...
