[Bryn-gwlad] photos of authentic garb

[Peters Athena]

Well I don't have any that are terrific for a specific
region as most research in my time period is based off
findings in England and France and then adjustments
made for other regions based on old texts or the art
from those regions at that time.

I do however have my two resources that basically stay
handy around my sewing at all times. I highly
reccomend these for anyone starting reseach into
period clothing as it will help them pick thier time
period and region and then do a little guidence from
there.

The first is "European Costume: 4000 Years of Fashion"
by Doreen Yarwood

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/051737739X/sr=8-1/qid=1152033475/ref=sr_1_1/102-6556037-7691366?ie=UTF8

This book is a terrific research starter broken up by
time period as well as region and full of
illustrations pulled from art work of the period. It
even has a listing of the source of the illustrations
so that you can find the actual art work they came
from for further detail and color reference.

It is out of print so you have to find it used, but
well worth the search. Im actually a little afraid
that I can't seem to locate my copy in my house today
:(

The second is "The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: making
common garments 1200- 1500" by Sarah Thursfield

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0896762394/qid=1152033678/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-6556037-7691366?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

For anyone playing in the mid range of our time
period, this book is a must have! It offers
construction practices and patterns based on good
research of sewing practices of the period. While not
focusing on a specific regions nuances of style, it
does give you the base fondation of a few garments in
a specific time frame, and as you do more research
into your region you can make the appropriate changes
and modifications. It also guides you into the
practice of making your own patterns, which is
definatly a skill to learn if you want to further
experimentation and refine the art of costume design.

I hope this helps!
Vyvyanne


--- Coblaith Mhuimhneach <Coblaith at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I wrote:
> > I'd really appreciate it if those of you who've
> taken an interest in 
> > making authentic garb for yourselves or who happen
> to know people who 
> > have will send me photos, links, info on
> resources, etc.  (That one 
> > website that EVERYBODY doing your period turns to
> again and again for 
> > information, or the one book you all watch for on
> e-bay because every 
> > costumer needs her or his own copy is the one I
> want to recommend.)   
> > I'd also really benefit from some fashion
> timelines for various 
> > cultures or regions.
> 
> Vyvyanne answered:
> > I will send you a list of handy costuming books
> once I get home. I am 
> > assuming you are looking for a book that covers
> the entire time period 
> > with pictures?
> 
> That would be good.  But I'm also looking for "The
> Book" for each 
> culture or era.  For instance, everyone who does an
> Irish Gaelic 
> persona refers to Dress in Ireland:  A History, by
> Mairead Dunlevy, and 
> if you go to a garb list or an Irish persona list
> and say, "I want to 
> research Irish Gaelic clothes.  Where do I start?",
> that's the answer 
> you get.  So, my page on Irish clothing will
> definitely include that 
> reference.  I'm not planning to do any extensive
> bibliographies--there 
> are plenty of those already--but just give the one
> or two "gotta see 
> it" references for each area.
> 
> 
> Coblaith
> <mailto:Coblaith at sbcglobal.net>>
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