[Ravensfort] New regalia

[fionna at cox.net]

Well, I have a few ideas for some things...

Capes - I would like to see some period fabrics used, nothing fancy or too heavy (ie. 
too hot) maybe some light wool and/or lightweight linen.  Preferably machine 
washable.

Boxes for Coronets - I had several ideas for these.  First, I think it would look great to 
have the outside decorated with the baronial arms, the badges of the baronial 
awards, and of course, an Ansteorran black star.  Second, I think it would be nice to 
line the box with the anti-tarnish fabric used in silverware chests.  Third, I thought it 
might help to include some of the little packets of silica gel that absorb moisture 
behind the lining (I can save these from the hard drives that pass through where I 
work.)

Anyone else have any ideas or suggestions?

Fionna


On Monday, October 24, 2005 at 4:54, Corbisier, Barbara L wrote regarding [Ravensfort] New regalia:

> Greetings, all!
> 
> We're going to have a polling, and you know what happens after a
> polling--that's right, an investiture.  Give yourselves a bonus point
> for the right answer.
> 
> Investitures generally involve things like coronets and other regalia,
> like cloaks or other nifty things like that.  Raven's Fort doesn't have
> these things handy, so we need to get/make them.
> 
> What ideas do people have for coronets?  I'd like to see something
> really spiffy that incorporates the parts of our Baronial device.  I'm
> thinking garnets (red stones), moonstones (for the white circle on the
> device), and supporters of ravens (on either side of the stones holding
> them up).   
> 
> Capes--same basic question.  What do you think would make the Barony
> look best while on the backs of our new Baron & Baroness?  (That didn't
> come out quite right.  But I think you all know what I mean.) I think
> something in black with a red/white crenelated border (the "castle
> wall") around the edge, and the device appliqued in the middle.  Any
> preferences for fabric type?
> 
> What other regalia ideas do you have?  We'll need boxes for the
> coronets, some new cushions would be nice, etc. 
> 
> Let's get the ideas going and get some volunteers!  This is our
> opportunity to shine in front of the Kingdom, so let's make the most of
> it!
> 
> In service,
> Lady Catherine Barbary
> Seneschal, Raven's Fort
> 
> -- 
> Orationem pulchram non habens, scribo ista linea in lingua Latina.
> 
> 
> 
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