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Post by cosmoblue on Dec 24, 2007 21:18:42 GMT -5
I would like to buy a parasol, where should I look? Anyone make their own?
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Post by dawnluckham on Dec 26, 2007 14:35:26 GMT -5
I have a friend who does parasols for American civil war. She says it's days and days of work and that's why no one produces them for sale. The Regency era parasol has a long (almost walking stick length) handle.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 26, 2008 18:01:36 GMT -5
I've resolved to make myself a parasol for the picnics.
It's my next screwy project. I will use a skeleton of a small umbrella, if I can find one, make a nice long handle for it, plus a finnial....
I think I'm going to do it. I'll let you know when I start. It's on my 'things to fumble through' list.
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 26, 2008 18:20:46 GMT -5
Steph, you are crazy! Well, I look forward to seeing your final product as always.
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 26, 2008 18:26:33 GMT -5
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Post by The Major on Mar 27, 2008 7:26:36 GMT -5
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 27, 2008 10:15:31 GMT -5
The first three lace ones are very pretty. And for $40 ~ It's making me wonder if a project is worth it if I can get one for so little.
Hmm.
Thank you Major. As always, a true, helpful gentleman.
That site has all sorts of wonderful things...
Top hats... pocket watches, fans, braces....
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Post by The Major on Mar 27, 2008 19:56:05 GMT -5
The Gentlemen's Emporium is a nice site. It has a lot of Victorian era items, but some items that are fine for the early 19th century as well. I have procured a number of things from them for my impression. And they have a little bit for the ladies as well.
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