Red Maria Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 An advance copy of this book arrived in the Library today. Material from our collection was used by the author John Styles (interesting that a book on fashion is wrtitten by a man named Styles) There a lot of fabric samples an illustration from the period. Quite a few illustrations of sailors. Fabric swatches etc. http://www.amazon.com/Dress-People-Everyda...01545858&sr=1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Looks pretty neat. So for $50, do I get at least 50% useful material? I ask, because it seems to me most books of that nature skip our period, and head from the Restoration straight to the F&I (or Rev) like nothing even happened in the beginning of the century. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Not so much the illustration but in the text yes. I only had a cursory look at it since , I had to hand it over to the Acquisitions Librarian, my supervisor for processing. The Appedicies in the back seem also useful for our period. Also the social context witch clothings is discussed is useful. You might want to wait a bit and get a used copy. That's what I usually do. University Press books are nortoriously pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Black John That is exactly what I was thinking, and was getting ready to post when I saw your reply. I hope it has some good stuff on our period... I will see if I can convince the base library to get a copy! GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Has anyone purchased or checked this one out? Textiles in America 1650-1870 (Hardcover) First published in 1984, Textiles in America 1650-1870 remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes. The book offers an overview of textiles in America, based on years of research, that is unmatched in scope. Imported textiles played a central role in the lives of American colonists. The most-imported commodity, and a highly valued one, textiles were used for bedding, bed curtains, clothing, household linens, window curtains, upholstery, and floor covering. This book illustrates samples from collections around the world, as well as drawings and engravings of the time. Its dictionary-style entries depict the myriad household uses for textiles in the period. Drawing on original documents, prints, paintings, commercial records, merchant papers, advertisements, and pattern books, Textiles in America 1650-1870 is a comprehensive resource and a treasure trove of scholarship. 117 color, 225 black-and-white illustrations. About the Author The late Florence M. Montgomery was assistant curator of textiles at the Winterthur Museum. I'm thinking of purchasing it but wanted to see what others thought. It's on amazon.com. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Maria... thanks. Craziest price I ever paid for a reenacting book was $100 for a book of illustrations of uniforms worn by Frederick the Great's army. Greg... great minds think alike. Hurricane... yes, that's a classic. Remind me to kick myself in the arse if I don't buy a copy now that it is back in print! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hurricane Again, I concur with BlackJohn If you can get this book, do so. It was out of print and copies were going for $300 on e-bay. It covers so much and has great pictures of actual samples. I link to it on my site... http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/library.htm So if its back in print, its almost a must have.... GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 We have here at the Huntington. I'll get it on my break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks for the recommend. I'll snag one off of amazon.com and add it to the collection. I had pre-ordered it last year but then a bunch of other must-have resources fell in before it (what's new, eh?)... -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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