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[mandie_rw]

I went to That Medieval Group Thingy's meeting today, and from what I've gathered (though it was a short and not-very-explanatory meeting) it's a bit more "medieval" than Really Really Historical, but I think it'll probably still be fun. At the meeting, we were cutting the shape of shields out of fabric (for some activity thinger, I think), and since they told us to bring scissors for cutting fabric, I had my fabric shears. Thus, I admit to a bit of giggling (mentally, not out loud) at the sight of people trying to cut fabric with paper scissors. Hee.

And one more question...yes, it's a little more specific this time! Is Norris completely unreliable in Medieval Costume and Fashion? Cos I've had that book for a while, and cleverly actually flipped through it yesterday, but I don't  want to be getting totally cracked-out info from it. Yes, Tudor Costume and Fashion with the whole "attifet" nonsense, I'm looking at you. Yep, I read attack_laurel . (And the 1100-1200s have pretties.)

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[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

Is it the SCA?

What are you looking for? A General Book? The problem with Norris is that he doesn't cite his sources -- and they're redrawings.

Are you looking for construction? (The Medieval Tailors Assistant)-- actual research (Woven into the Earth). Gail Owens-Crockers "Dress in Anglo-Saxon England" is another good one.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Thankee thankee thankee; I just needed somewhere to start that *wasn't* Norris! :D

[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

Depending on the time frame, another good source is books on Illuminated Manuscripts.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Oh, and it's not SCA-affiliated...I get the idea the SCA cares a little more about their research! Of course, I've only been to one meeting...so I may be judging a little prematurely!

[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

That's one of those things that really depends on the individual rather than Corporate Policy (tm). You can be as much or as little as you want (or can afford).