RE: costume nomenclature

["Reiter, Sara" <SReiter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jamie:   I would recommend "Handbook of English Costume in the 17th Century"
and "Handbook of English Costume in the 16th Century"  both by C. Willett &
Phillis Cunnington,  (Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1963 (for the 17th c.
one.  They are pretty detailed and relatively easy to use.
Sara Reiter
Philadelphia Museum of Art

-----Original Message-----
From: James Martin [mailto:James.S.Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 9:02 AM
To: Textile Conservation List
Subject: costume nomenclature


This query concerns nomenclature for historic costumes.  I am studying a
polychrome and gilt 16th-17th century bas relief sculpture of English
origin.  Many layers of overpaint obscure detail and make it difficult to
differentiate parts of costumes and floral decoration. 

I am seeking an illustrated guide that names parts or pieces of period
English costumes, in print or on-line.

With many thanks,

Jamie

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James Martin

Research Scientist in Chemistry
Williams College
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