Mary Diamond

Fascinating! Thank you for that bit of history, Blackbead ~ such an explanation makes it easier to understand and remember.

Well Silkie...

This is a wonderful idea. Cards, dice, bones and other games of the time will and should be interesting to show the 'visitors'

Also, we could have a 'simulated cat-fight' or two. Hmmm, I wonder what and whom I can fight with and for what reason?

Hmmm? Did I hear talk of a chick fight? Cheating at dice? Nicked watch?

I know of at least 3 (4? Silkie, you in?) people that could handle that ~ speaking of which, we must get Scarlett Rai in here... I spoke with her last year along such lines, and she was quite interested.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, indeed!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, filled with happiness, smiles and laughter that continues all year long ~

Lovely items! Was that first quarter 1700s? If so, fantastic!

Ransom, my dear ~

Try adjusting the leading (space between lines) for the font ~ some faces require wider spacing to display properly.

BTW ~ Welcome home!

Warm wishes for you on your Birthday! May it be very Happy ~

Agreed ~

But, Spring is just around the corner ~ and then I shall be busy beyond imagine. I wonder when they will start the sales season (landscape design/nursery) this year?

A Very Happy Birthday to you, sir!

Captain Bo ~

Would you like a small string of a few "brass" buttons to add to the chest? I'd be happy to contribute ~

Very nice find, Mission! Yes, if I recall correctly from our initial research, I believe the square bottles came into use after GAoP ~

Oh! To my surprise, the Survey is One Question!

So, go ahead, Vote! It takes just a few seconds ~ your input is greatly appreciated.

As this is a new Season, I thought some of our new Members might benefit from this thread ~

As this is a new Season, I thought some of our new Members might benefit from this thread ~

Good Afternoon, MadL ~

I am sorry to hear of your troubles with these unnamed vendors.

Please let me know if there is any way I can be of service. I recommend you to my merchant threads (as listed below), if you have any questions as to the character of my business dealings.

Shoes & Boots!

Linen Shirts

Buttons! Reasonably Priced

YHS,

Mary Diamond

Ah, yes ~ To Harry!

It is with great Regret that I must post the Following News ~

That person which calls himself my Sales Representative, had not taken the occaision to alert myself to their Price Increase, as relates to their Leather Boots. The Distributing Company has Increased the price of the Leather Boots a full Twenty Dollars, at which I am Amazed and Dismayed.

As such, I must change my price for Leather Bucket Boots to reflect the increase to $85, plus S&H.

Further, I have found the Buckle Shoes are now expected to arrive April 17 ~ which is fully in keeping with their aforementioned 'relaxed' attitude in estimating delivery dates.

I do most heartily apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone.

As ever, I remain ~

Your Humble Servant,

Mary Diamond

OMG!

OK, that almost surpasses Euro-Trip ~

Though Scotty Doesn't Know is more fun to sing to when you are driving 7 hours to Torino from southern Italy with your friends.

The one difficulty I see with building a press is the screw ~ which I believe is wood, with a less frequent thread per inch count than what I believe may be available in todays tap and die sets.

I remember seeing a reproduction printing press many years ago, and the guy had used the screw shaft and threaded block to match from an old piano stool.

>>>> Cascabel

Now that is a Fantastic idea!

Hmmm, Brig ~ Lilly does bring up an interesting question. If you are going through all this trouble, will you be using standard letter size paper? Or will you take the extra step to utilize laid paper, octavo (8vo)size (8-10" tall, approx. 9" wide), to further reinforce the impression?

Laid paper is commonly available, and can be cut down in bulk at most print service facilities, for a nominal fee.

But, yes, as Amanjira points out ~ getting a full set of type may well be the hang-up for this entire project.

Ah, so good to hear from you, Oderlesseye!

And thank you for your patronage.

I spoke with my distributor last week, who indicated the Men's Buckle Shoes are to be back in stock March 27. Note that my distributor is extremely relaxed when it comes to estimating delivery dates!

I will update this thread as soon as I hear more. As ever, I remain ~

Your Humble Servant,

Mary Diamond

Indeed, Brig is a treasure!

The one difficulty I see with building a press is the screw ~ which I believe is wood, with a less frequent thread per inch count than what I believe may be available in todays tap and die sets.

Nonetheless, here is a link which illustrates how to make a wooden vise utilizing the same screw concept.

http://www.jeffgreefwoodworking.com/pnc/Sh...vice/index.html

This may work tolerably well if the press will be a smaller scale portable unit.

Oh, yes, that is you ~

Complex & Leering!

Duchess Mary the Potential of Waldenshire under Throcket

Yep, that's right... LOTS of Potential.

Oh!

I forgot about them ~ they were hysterical!

Thank you, Cheeky! It was nice to see a selection of everyone's posted photos included in the slideshow.