[MR] Anticipated books - somewhat commercial announcement

[Erick and Sue]

We can't keep this to ourselves!  Let the faint-hearted look away!

Let it be known that "Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd" , by Janet 
Arnold, is available in print again! On 10 May 1999, we contacted the 
publisher (maney.co.uk) who said that a reprint was planned, but we 
heard nothing until today!  Their description:

Designs for jewelry and embroidery and gifts of clothing to and from 
the Queen are discussed, together with the symbolism of motifs and 
colors.  The organization and staff of the Wardrobe of Roves, the 
work of craftsmen employed to make the Queen's clothes and 
accessories - tailors, embroiderers, farthingale-makers, cappers, 
hosiers, shoemakers, and others - and the wares supplied  by 
silkwomen and silkmen, provide a background to the study.  the work 
is copiously annotated.

460 b/w photos (portraits, miniatures, tomb sculpture, engravings, 
woven textiles and embroideries) 4 color plates, 396 pages, 
hardcover. $165

Also of interest are:

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments1200-1500, by 
Sarah Thursfield [ 121 patterns] .

The Art of Mail Armor: How to Make your Own by Mary Brewer - (an SCA member)

We will have copies on hand at our next event.  We also do mail order 
for those who can't wait another month.

Thank you for your time.

Yours In Service,

Erick and Sue Singley