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Re: Colors...

Ziddinaaitzumar@... — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:42:04 GMT

Hmm. What an interesting question. I assume that the 'white' of linen would have actually been an undyed, unbleached (although I seem to recall that the

Re: Colors...

Stefan li Rous — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:49 GMT

Caitlin asked: <<< This may be a silly question, but I thought i'd ask. Was silver a viable color for an under dress, in period? Or were the almost all white,

Re: Colors...

Judith Epstein — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:23:38 GMT

... Are you using actual *silver* metal threads to embroider on another base color, or are you using some kind of silver-colored metallic shiny cloth that

Re: Colors...

Coblaith Muimnech — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:56 GMT

... Cloth of silver was worn in England in the 14th century, but (1) it was very expensive and (2) Edward III issued sumptuary laws forbidding its use among

Re: Colors...

bronwynmgn@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:24:34 GMT

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Colors...

Cailin Mac Kinnach — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:47:50 GMT

This may be a silly question, but I thought i'd ask. Was silver a viable color for an under dress, in period? Or were the almost all white, or some dyeable

Re: back problems/disabilities

Mouse — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:40:59 GMT

wow that is a tongue twister. that is kind of messed up that a sword can be considered a consealed weapon while in a sheath but out in the open. ... From:

Re: back problems/disabilities

Judith Epstein — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:25 GMT

... In Oregon, a regular sword in a regular sheath is considered a concealed weapon when worn openly. Since the purpose of a sheath is to protect a blade, and

Re: back problems/disabilities

Mouse — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:46:52 GMT

I know what you mean. I am not sure about in Oregon but I know that in Ohio they are considered concieled weapons. I do a few other things that I was going to

Re: Need some Name Help

Judith Epstein — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:48:32 GMT

... Ironic, since Marcy comes from Marcia/Marcus, which is related to Mars. War, not mercy. :) Judith / no SCA name yet Master Albrecht Waldfurster's Egg

Re: Need some Name Help

Coblaith Muimnech — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:16:40 GMT

... Has she read "Choosing a Society Name: Hints for Newcomers" ? It's a very good idea to do that before

Stefan's Florilegium article for November

Stefan li Rous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:46:59 GMT

Greetings to the Gentles of Known World, Here is a copy of my Florilegium article for November detailing what is new in the Florilegium this month. I am always

Re: back problems/disabilities

bronwynmgn@... — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:29:13 GMT

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Re: back problems/disabilities

Mouse — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:34:12 GMT
I will check that out tonight I am only 31 and have problems with my back. Most of it is due to falling on the ice in Ohio for so long and the many work

Need some Name Help

Lady Ragnailt in Eich — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:35 GMT
I know this is a popular question, but..... My little sister is getting into the SCA through the Equestrians and I've been in the SCA only for a couple of