The hat is from the mid 1950s, and should sit rather high on the back of the head. I believe it is supposed to fit closely to the head as well. Ann ... ...
Contessa, Our production is comin along very well, thanks for asking. I've been very busy with the show since I am Mrs. Peacock (a very fun role) as well as...
My high school will be preforming Clue for our fall show (I auditioned today) and I am wondering if there are any suggestions for finding example pictures of...
As a part of the Mentor program of National Dance Week, I am currently conducting a search for individuals who might be willing to act as Mentors to aspiring...
Hi everyone! I have been a member of this amazing and entertaining group for only a few short months. I have been receiving a number of wonderful on how to...
Hello everyone! My name is Jess and I'm new member in school for costume history and theatre. For my senior project, I'm researching 5 pieces from our ...
Are there any sites that show pictures of historical calico prints? I believe my character, Calico Jack, got his nickname from wearing printed calicos rather...
Does anyone know whether the term "calico" is the same now as it was in the early 1700's? I know calico originated in Calcutta, and I know that it was at least...
I checked with someone who worked at Plimoth Plantation and this is her ... do? Yes, hats were worn inside, and men would wear them in their own homes even, ...
Anyone have Good pics or idea's for great period costuumes for Arthur Millers, "The Crucible". Also, is it true that Puritan's did not believe in removing...
Hello Everyone, I am a cutter/tailor, working 8-9 months of each year at a premiere classical theatre in Canada. I'm thoroughly experienced in all periods,...
Dear friends, Much fun! Here is my new portrait as a Chinese opera singer , taken in the St.Petersbourg palace of Grand Duke Vladimir earlier this year on the...
... ...I've been taking classes in their patternmaking department and they cover design technique for independent dressmakers as well as industrial processes...
I hope I am using the correct term to describe a gathered trim that has "fluffy" edges. This trim has been used on lampshades and lingerie. While in the...
Hello to the list Just joined the morning, after find the Costumers Manifesto site! I've been paging through the archives and read the threads about civil war...
... I dont know what things are like in the USA, but here, not everything is transferable. And not every school requires the same "basics". For instance,...
I have looked HIGH and LOW for a pic of Consuelo Vanderbilt's (Duchess of Marlborough) wedding gown, and can't seem to find one anywhere. I do know that at...
Eric, I just want to know: Where is a costume as long as a city block going to be worn? Stacey Hello Stacey, Actually, precisely there--in the middle of the ...
Can anyone help me find photos, patterns or descriptions as well as point me to web pages about clothes worn in 20's - 60's in traffic... I am searching...
Contact Blenheim Palace the seat of the Marlboroughs and ask them if they have archives of family photos that you can search! www.blenheimpalace.com email; ...
Thank you all very much for your input on finding fabric for my project. I've never had to look for fabrics for any purpose in my life, until just recently....
<< It's pretty easy to do it yourself......if you look at the bottom of the message you'll see a note that looks like this: To unsubscribe from this group,...
Hello all, I'm having a costumer I'm working with design a dress of huge proportions. The intent is to have it stretch across a city street and trail behind...
Okay, sorry about that sca.org mix up. I don't personally do the sca scene, but my mom does (Lady Rowena MacDuff). I'm more of a Dagorhir and LARP gal, so I do...
Hello List I am a lurker and I do want to thank you all for the help I have received and the ideas that are related here. I am not a theatrical costumer, but...
Aloha, I am a theater costumer on the small island of Kauai and wrote recently about costuming BRIGADOON for my local high school on a very limited budget. My...
