Create the Mood http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/ 14 rows en-gb 60 points, aiglettes, tag-ends by post http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c1457878.html These little cones are used to finish off hand and machine-made cords. Historically they are seen in particular on medieval, Elizabethan and 17th century clothing of men and women. Here they, (points / cords), are used to lace up clothes where we would have zips, and to tie on clothing items such as sleeves, ruffs and codpieces. They were also used decoratively on the ends of fancy silk ribbons and cords made of precious materials. The higher up the social scale you were the more elaborate your clothes, and the more elaborate your jewellery, including your points. Today they are also used in modern jewellery designs and in making hat pins and creative embroidery projects and on shoe laces. In dress-making and tailoring they are still used at the ends of cords in windcheaters and anoraks. Points / aiglettes / tag-ends can be fixed onto cord or ribbon with PVA glue and then sewing through the hole in the side, and maybe adding beads or pearls for the upper class. In the historically authentic manner they are fixed by riveting through the hole. for more details of Create the Mood's historical music and costume activities see www.createthemood.uklinux.net Thursday 1 January 1970: These little cones are used to finish off hand and machine-made cords. Historically they are seen in particular on medieval, Elizabethan and 17th century clothing of men and women. Here they, (points / cords), are used to lace up clothes where we would have zips, and to tie on clothing items such as sleeves, ruffs and codpieces. They were also used decoratively on the ends of fancy silk ribbons and cords made of precious materials. The higher up the social scale you were the more elaborate your clothes, and the more elaborate your jewellery, including your points. Today they are also used in modern jewellery designs and in making hat pins and creative embroidery projects and on shoe laces. In dress-making and tailoring they are still used at the ends of cords in windcheaters and anoraks. Points / aiglettes / tag-ends can be fixed onto cord or ribbon with PVA glue and then sewing through the hole in the side, and maybe adding beads or pearls for the upper class. In the historically authentic manner they are fixed by riveting through the hole. for more details of Create the Mood's historical music and costume activities see www.createthemood.uklinux.net

brass, machine-made, for 0.9cm cord; £1 ea gold metal spiral design, has weight, for 0.7cm cord; £1 ea 17th century style, brass, hand-made, with an open end for ribbons, smallest opening 0.4cm: £1 ea 17th century style, hand-made with open end with for ribbons, smallest opening 0.4cm: £1 ea brass, hand-made 2 inches long, for 0.3cm dia cord which fits through the standard metal eyelet holes; £1 each brass, hand-made 1 inch long, for 0.2cm dia cord which fits through the standard metal eyelet holes; £1 each brass, hand-made half an inch long, for 0.2cm dia cord which fits through the standard metal eyelet holes, ; 90p each tag-ends, old gold, hole 0.3cm dia; 95p ea tag-ends, silver coloured metal, hole 0.3cm dia; 95p ea silver-coloured metal, hole 0.7cm dia; 85p ea non-metal with shiny gold finish, hole 0.7cm dia, 7 left; 65p ea gold-coloured filigree, for about 0.9cm dia cord as the ends will bend in around cord; £1 ea silver-coloured filigree, for about 0.9cm dia cord as the ends will bend in around cord; £1 ea gold coloured decorated, has weight, for 0.5cm cord; 85p ea gold-coloured, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea old gold-coloured, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea pale gold-coloured, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea pewter-coloured, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea silver-coloured, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea silver- coloured decorated, has weight, for 0.5cm cord; 85p ea shiny silver metal, has weight, for 0.8cm dia cord; 90p ea silver-coloured, ready-tarnished, for 1cm dia cord; £1 ea silver-coloured with pressed design, ready-tarnished, for 0.7-0.8cm dia cord; £1 ea

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Silver Braid Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c1445533.html This is the Silver Braid Shop. See also the Gold Braid Shop for other metallic braids and laces. I have loads of different styles and widths and will upload more photographs soon. The gird behind the braids is 1cm, 0.5cm and 1mm. Most ofthese braids are of limited quantity and not repeatable. Some are pre-owned; any flaws will be described. Please email with a copy of the braid you require, the length and, if it is for a historical costume, the period. No sales of less than 1 metre unless only a small amount remains. No wholesale available. Sales to UK only; postage at normal PO rates. braid at createthemood dot uklinux dot net I have braids in most other colours. Please enquire to see if we have something that suits. Thursday 1 January 1970: This is the Silver Braid Shop. See also the Gold Braid Shop for other metallic braids and laces. I have loads of different styles and widths and will upload more photographs soon. The gird behind the braids is 1cm, 0.5cm and 1mm. Most ofthese braids are of limited quantity and not repeatable. Some are pre-owned; any flaws will be described. Please email with a copy of the braid you require, the length and, if it is for a historical costume, the period. No sales of less than 1 metre unless only a small amount remains. No wholesale available. Sales to UK only; postage at normal PO rates. braid at createthemood dot uklinux dot net I have braids in most other colours. Please enquire to see if we have something that suits.

silver and gold lace; £4/m 1 sided, bright metallic braid that bends around curves; £3/m 1 sided lace, the sequins can be removed, bends around curves; £4.50/m wide silver lace, slightly dull surface; £3.75/m

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Gold Braid Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c1443569.html This is the Gold Braid Shop. I have loads of different styles and widths; there are just a few more than shown here. The gird behind the braid is 1cm, 0.5cm and the smallest division is 1mm. Most braids, (also known historically as 'lace'), are antique or vintage and some are pre-used: any flaws will be notified. They are of limited quantity, and when sold out cannot be repeated. There is no wholesale. Please email with a photograph of the braid you require, the length and, if it is for a costume, which historical period. No sales under 1 metre or parts of a metre, unless only a small length remains. Prices are plus postage, at PO rates. Sale to UK only. braid at createthemood dot uklinux dot net I also have many silver metallic braids, and braids in most other colours. But my life is not long enough to photograph every single reel. Thursday 1 January 1970: This is the Gold Braid Shop. I have loads of different styles and widths; there are just a few more than shown here. The gird behind the braid is 1cm, 0.5cm and the smallest division is 1mm. Most braids, (also known historically as 'lace'), are antique or vintage and some are pre-used: any flaws will be notified. They are of limited quantity, and when sold out cannot be repeated. There is no wholesale. Please email with a photograph of the braid you require, the length and, if it is for a costume, which historical period. No sales under 1 metre or parts of a metre, unless only a small length remains. Prices are plus postage, at PO rates. Sale to UK only. braid at createthemood dot uklinux dot net I also have many silver metallic braids, and braids in most other colours. But my life is not long enough to photograph every single reel.

military style braid, bright gold, medium weight; £5.50/m 2 sided, old gold and chocolate brown, 1m; £2.50 the lot 2 sided, old gold with yellow, over 1.6m; £4 the lot 2 sided, bright yellowy gold with metallic centres, 1.1m; £2 the lot 2 sided, will bend around gentle curves, 1m; £1.75 metallic braid pieces, 2 x 62cm plus 17 small curved pieces, preused and sewn onto blue cotton fabric, effective surface decoration for a costume; £10 the lot beads, flat-back daisy design, 95cm; £4 the lot insertion, pre-used metallic lace, 42cm; £2 the piece wide broiderie anglaise with gold machine embroidery, 7cm (nearly 3 inches wide), 2m; £5 the lot ribbon with silver edges and pearl drops, light-weight; £2.50/m ribbon, 1cm wide; £1/m ribbon, 4cm wide, soft, slightly flexible weave; £2/m cord, narrow twisted gold, 3m; £1.15/m cord, twisted multi-coloured; £1.15/m cord, twisted multi-coloured; £1.15/m cord woven, gold and maroon, will bend around tight curves; £1.25/m cord, twisted multi-coloured; £1.15/m cord, twisted multi-coloured; £1.15/m cord twisted, white with gold beads, will bend around tight curves; £2.75/m cord woven, gold with brown striped criss-cross, will bend around tight curves; £5/m cord twisted, gold with gold beads, bends around curves, £2.75/m wide diamond-shaped net, 75cm; £2 the lot edging, lurex and blue chenille; £2.25/m edging, lurex and yellow chenille; £2.25/m rik-rak, 2.12m; £3 the lot narrow edging, old gold; £2/m narrow edging, bright gold; £2/m edging, old gold; £4.50/m edging, pre-used, in three pieces 1.2m, 93cm amd 68cm; £9 the lot narrow edging, old gold; £1.50/m edging, twinkling lurex, 1m; £2.25 the lot narrow edging, bright gold; £2.15/m edging, old gold, quite heavy, 1.9m; £6.25 the lot narrow edging, yellow gold; £1.50/m edging with sequins which can be removed, bright gold; £4.50/m edging of light gold lace, 1.1m; £3 the lot edging of old gold lace, 17cm and 38cm pieces; £2 the lot edging of old gold lace, quite heavy, 1.1m; £3.50 the lot edging, pre-used and slightly tarnished in places, four pieces totalling 3.53m; £11 the lot 2-side, old gold, rather heavy in weight; £6.50/m edging, old gold, light weight, delicate; £3/m edging, bright gold, light weight; £5/m edging of wide old gold lace, light in weight; £5.50/m edging, old gold, threaded with olive green velvet ribbon; £6/m edging, old gold threaded with gold velvet ribbon £6/m 2-sided, yellow gold; £3.50/m wide heavy lace in metallic old golds; £8.50/m wide gold lace, almost 1m; £5.50 the lot wide old gold lace, quite heavy weight, 90cm; £6 the lot edging, twinkling lurex, 1.3m in two pieces; £2.50 the lot

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 haberdashery - metal decorations http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c1141261.html These cast metal decorations can be used to sew onto fabric or, the more robust, to make jewellery. All jewels are plastic and are glued in place; they may be levered out and replaced by any flat-backed substitutes. Where possible I have photographed fronts and backs of the decorations. The squares behind the decorations are 1" (2.54cm); the graph paper large squares are 1cm and 0.5cm. For sale to the UK only. updated Feb 2008 Thursday 1 January 1970: These cast metal decorations can be used to sew onto fabric or, the more robust, to make jewellery. All jewels are plastic and are glued in place; they may be levered out and replaced by any flat-backed substitutes. Where possible I have photographed fronts and backs of the decorations. The squares behind the decorations are 1" (2.54cm); the graph paper large squares are 1cm and 0.5cm. For sale to the UK only. updated Feb 2008

£1.50 each (6 + 2 slightly damaged) £1.50 each, (12), loops not suitable for taking any stress £2 each (4) pewter, lightweight; £1 each (18) £1.50 (1) £1.50 each (8) £1 (1) £1.50 each (8+) old gold dragon; £1 each (2) £1 each (2) £1.50 each (7) £1.50 each (15) £1.50 each (57) glass jewels; £2 each (6) £1.50 each (15) £1.50 reach (7) £2 each (15) £1.50 ea (15) £1.50 each (4) gold-coloured, light-weight; £1 each (10) every piece has a different pattern; £1 each £1.50 each (20) £2 each (9) £1.50 each (12) £1.50 each (10, 1 with missing loop)

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Frogs for fabric http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c1130586.html Not the sort that go 'gark gark' but the sort that decorate and fasten your jacket or bodice. These are the pairs currently in stock. Almost any can be sourced to suit your needs. Please ask. Not all frogs actually open and close with the loop over the ball, some are just decorative. You may find that a metal hook and eye are needed at the top or base of the opening fastened with your frogs; this will keep the edges from moving out of alignment. Prices do not include postage,which should not be more than 75p; to the UK only. Thursday 1 January 1970: Not the sort that go 'gark gark' but the sort that decorate and fasten your jacket or bodice. These are the pairs currently in stock. Almost any can be sourced to suit your needs. Please ask. Not all frogs actually open and close with the loop over the ball, some are just decorative. You may find that a metal hook and eye are needed at the top or base of the opening fastened with your frogs; this will keep the edges from moving out of alignment. Prices do not include postage,which should not be more than 75p; to the UK only.

black chinese, firm, 4mm deep, (9); £3.50 per pair black cord loops, decorations not working frogs, (7); £3 each black loop and woven silk-covered button, (3); £9 the lot cream loop, flexible, (1); £2.50 gold lurex 'acanthus', (1); £3.50 maroon velvet loops, matt surface, (1); £4 silver lurex cord, (11 prs, 8 button side only); £3.50 per pair, £2 button side-only each white, not a frog, (1); £3 white loops, (1); £2.50 white spiral cord, (1); £2.50 not frogs but cloak chain, beige, x6; £4 each not frogs but cloak chain, black with knot bobble to fasten, x13; £4 each not frogs but cloak chain, dark brown, x5; £4 each not frogs but cloak chain, fawn with knot bobble to fasten, x6; £4 each not frogs but cloak chain, black, with tassel to fasten, x6; £3 each

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 The Historic Fabric Shoppe http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c786501.html Fabrics in wool, linen, silk and cotton, suitable for historic and other costumes. Also fancy fabrics for fancy dress and fantasy-wear. These are all roll ends and so of limited quantity and not repeatable. Available in the UK only. Many more fabrics are available via this site: createthemood.vivit.com Colours will vary according to your computer. If you need to match something you already have please note that samples are not usually available. However do not let that put you off making an enquiry as you can send a snippet of your own fabric to Create the Mood to match. Thursday 1 January 1970: Fabrics in wool, linen, silk and cotton, suitable for historic and other costumes. Also fancy fabrics for fancy dress and fantasy-wear. These are all roll ends and so of limited quantity and not repeatable. Available in the UK only. Many more fabrics are available via this site: createthemood.vivit.com Colours will vary according to your computer. If you need to match something you already have please note that samples are not usually available. However do not let that put you off making an enquiry as you can send a snippet of your own fabric to Create the Mood to match.

wools in vegetable-looking dye colours, 100% wool and high wool content cotton, copy of an embroidered Elizabethan cushion cover. This is a printed fabric. cotton, copy, (example 2) of an Elizabethan cushion cover polyester, blue and black shot fabric that drapes well, metallic gold machine embroidery. This fabric rustles like real silk. Also matching plain fabric, enough to make a Victorian or 18th century dress; £15 per metre embroidered, £10 per metre plain polyester, shot dark maroon/yellow which combines to look like bronze with bronze machine embroidery with three-dimensional flower, drapes well; £15 per metre polyester, dark brown shot with bronze threads embroidered in a range of pinks, has a lovely rustling sound; £15 per metre cotton, cream background with grid of brown dots, printed with vivid flowers; £6 per metre cotton fabric, rolls and rolls polyester smooth silky surface with machine embroidery, drapes well; £15 per metre polyester, pale greeny blue smooth silky surface with machine-embroidered sprays, drapes well; £12.50 per metre linen, printed with fleur de lis motifs on a dark cream background; £16 per metre cotton, brick-red with cream, heavy, solid fabric with raised cream design; £12 per metre artificial silk, old gold colour with a silky sheen in bright light, a soft fabric delicately embroidered in silver/black metallic thread; £15 per metre heaps of fabric remnants, all sizes, all cheap polyester, brown with medieval-style lettering, a floaty fabric; £4 per metre polyester, a dark red fabric machine embroidered in cream that drapes well and which rustles like real silk; £12.50 per metre wool and polyester mixed fabric with wool chain-stitch embroidery, falls into lovely soft folds, a difficult-to-describe colour, not purple, not red. This scrolling design has been popular throughout history; £10 per metre wool and polyester mixed fabric with wool chain-stitch embroidery, falls into lovely soft folds, a pale peachy colour with cream wool embroidery; £10 per metre wool and polyester mixed fabric with wool chain-stitch embroidery, falls into lovely soft folds, a dark-reddish colour as in the clcose-up that looks a though it has been dyed with plants; £10 per metre silk brocade that is tightly-woven and stiffish to handle, can be used front or back; £16 per metre mixed fibres, large woven design useable either side, brick red with pale metallic gold, smooth finish (this section needs ironing), large design is typical of medieval patterns; £25 per metre rich velvets with metallic gold printing along both selvedges silk, slightly slubby, printed with a small fern design; silk, dark maroon and gold thread finely woven in a large carnation design, a light-floaty fabric; £30 per metre silk, green and red check with thinner stipes in blue woven in slubby silk threads; £10 per metre silk, woven with a very fine double strip in grey that is not noticeable at a distance, good for surface pleated decoration or lining; £5 per metre silk, a weave of glowing rich colours, the main picture is the correct colour, narrow width; £12 per metre wool, smooth woven check wool fabric, bales and bales of lovely colours suitable for medieval and Victorian costumes; £5 - £10 per metre

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Vintage Pattern Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c732590.html Knitting, sewing and embroidery patterns from the past. Mostly 1930's, 40's and 50's. Dates are given where known. All available by post; UK only. Packing and postage must be added to the price listed here. Individual patterns are quite light in weight, so p&p should be about £1 per posting. Thursday 1 January 1970: Knitting, sewing and embroidery patterns from the past. Mostly 1930's, 40's and 50's. Dates are given where known. All available by post; UK only. Packing and postage must be added to the price listed here. Individual patterns are quite light in weight, so p&p should be about _1 per posting.

babies bonnets in 3-ply; £1.50 babies matinee coats, a six-page booklet describing four knitting patterns with washing instructions such as crochet, 3 edging patterns using cotton; £2 crochet table-mats; £1.50 instructions for 37 embroidered flowers; £1 Instructions for knitting and sewing patterns, bed cape, purses, toys, cross-stitch borders, crochet necklace and butterfly brooch; original transfers included; £2 Instructions for embroidered motifs, tea cosy, cushion, crochet table mats and a brassiere, knights+castle table-cloth, knitted jumper and a toy; £2 Instructions for motifs, crochet camelias, embroidered lilacs, other flowers and table-mats, ladies jumper; original transfers included; £2 Instructions for knitted cami-knickers, embroidered flowers, cross-stitch edgings, crochet gloves, smocked childs dress; original transfers included; £2 Instructions for embroidered mats and table-cloths, knitted mittens and jumper, embroidered edgings, crochet doilies and edgings, applique, and stitches for lingerie; £2 Instructions for embroidered table-mats, knitted cardigans, embroidered cushions and table-cloths, a sampler, crochet gloves; £2 Instructions for crochet edgings, matching embroidered cushions, apron and anti-macassers, flower table mats, knitted woollies and a bobble hat, shadow-work embroidery; original cross-stich transfer; £2 gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 7 pages, a reprint of the earlier patterns; £4 children's gloves in 3-ply, 3 page fold-out pattern from WWII or the early 1950's babies mittens in 2-ply, just the one side with an advert for P&B wools on the back; £1.50 children's gloves in 3-ply, with washing hints such as children's Fair Isle gloves in three sizes, children's gloves and mittens in 3-ply, instructions for two sizes, with washing instructions such as gloves for grown-ups or children; £1.50 gloves for ladies in 3-ply, there are two charts showing the Fair Isle patterns; £2 gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 4 pages: a later reprint is also available; £5

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Historic Party Dances http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c690082.html Have some easy historic dancing at your party. No experience needed by adults or children. We show you what to do and you relax and have fun Thursday 1 January 1970: Have some easy historic dancing at your party. No experience needed by adults or children. We show you what to do and you relax and have fun

R. promenade R. two hand turn R. promenade R. Napoleonic soldiers arriving R. fights can break out! R. some contemporary dancing pictures Georgian party - frances leading a farandole at a Georgian-style party Georgian party - raising her voice against a backround of eating, drinking and disco music! R. left-hand star R. military chit chat Regency ladies enjoying the joke at the Merton Regency Family Ball

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 The Big Button Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c513135.html Big buttons for all situations; wood, metal, sheepskin, leather, mother of pearl, old plastic ..... . Most are vintage items and have been used; modern and new buttons are listed as such. Buttons are still being added, so the site will change over the next few months. I do not recommend that you wash these buttons; even if they are described as plastic the colour can run. I do not guarentee that the colour is the same as in the photogrpahs, even when I have not commented on this. Your computer screen can change the colour. Please note that I do not split sets. Number of buttons in each set is given in brackets ( ) in the description under each photograph. The grid behind the images is 1" (2.54cm). This is part of Historic Haberdashery online; on sale to the UK only. Add post and packaging - around 75p per item. Please email your order together with the picture of your button, and the 's' number, if given after the price. When you receive confirmation of your order and p&p please pay by cheque made out to F Tucker. Postal Orders also accepted; sterling only. contact via: www.createthemood.uklinux.net Thursday 1 January 1970: Big buttons for all situations; wood, metal, sheepskin, leather, mother of pearl, old plastic ..... . Most are vintage items and have been used; modern and new buttons are listed as such. Buttons are still being added, so the site will change over the next few months. I do not recommend that you wash these buttons; even if they are described as plastic the colour can run. I do not guarentee that the colour is the same as in the photogrpahs, even when I have not commented on this. Your computer screen can change the colour. Please note that I do not split sets. Number of buttons in each set is given in brackets ( ) in the description under each photograph. The grid behind the images is 1" (2.54cm). This is part of Historic Haberdashery online; on sale to the UK only. Add post and packaging - around 75p per item. Please email your order together with the picture of your button, and the 's' number, if given after the price. When you receive confirmation of your order and p&p please pay by cheque made out to F Tucker. Postal Orders also accepted; sterling only. contact via: www.createthemood.uklinux.net

black and white plastic, matt front glossy back, vintage 1950’s, (22); £1 each black velvet, (1); £1.50 beaded buttons, black and gold domed, new, (9); £22.50 the lot grey plastic, (2); £1.50 the lot blue plastic, 4mm deep, slightly darker than it looks here; £5 the lot blue plastic with spiral design, (1); £1 bronze metal with cut steel beads in the centre, hollow, 2mm deep, light-weight, a little worn on the back, (1); £4 brown plastic art deco design, 2mm deep, light weight, (2); £1.10 the lot rainbow effects in plastic, each one different, rounded top, flat back, two sizes, (50 aprox); 50p each for 3.8cm size and 30p for 2cm size gold metal, fairly heavy weight, (1); £1 gold metallic finish, plastic, 3mm deep, light weight, (1); £1 green jewel-like button,more emerald than it looks here, (1), 4mm plus shank; £1.50 green flowers in three sizes, (3 x 2.5cm, 16 x 2cm, 3 x 1.8cm but one in poor condition); £8 the lot glass, moulded, top from a hat pin, a small hole in the back fitting for sewing on, (1); £3 loads of art deco, 1930's - 50's big buttons, 75p - £1.50each loads of large single vintage buttons (1930’s to 1950’s) at £1 each loads of medium-sized vintage buttons (1930’s – 1950’s) at £1 each not buttons but 1950's plastic with a rim and hole, each one different, (aprox19); £1 each pearly plastic, medium, imitating mother of pearl, (3); £2.50 the lot pink mother of pearl buttons, new, pink/green/blue highlights, (20); 75p each beaded buttons, white reflective glass beads, domed front, plastic back, new, (10); £2.50 each white plastic pearl bead centres with woven 'silk' borders, flat top, 0.5mm deep, plastic back, (10); £3 each pearly plastic, large, imitating mother of pearl, (5); £5 the lot black leather, sew on through fabric, (3); £2 each [s1] black plastic curved front and back profiles, 'hole-in-slot' back, (2); £2 pair black plastic with carved front contrasting shiny and matt art deco style design, flat back, 5mm thick, (2); £5 pair black plastic, matt front, shiny sides and back (which is flat), 2-hole, 6 mm thick, sides at slight angle, (3); £6 the lot black plastic, one showing more signs of wear, flat back with metal shank, 5mm deep, (3); £1 each black plastic, light in weight, flat back, curved front, one more used looking than the others, (6); £5 the lot [s7] black plastic, curved indent front, flat 'hole-in-slot' back, 7mm deep, (4); £6 the lot [s8] black plastic, shiny curved indented front, flat slightly textured back, some wear, (3); £2 the lot [s9] black plastic, very 1940's looking, 1cm deep, anglec rim has 7 steps, flat back with black plastic shank, (3), £7 the lot [s10] black plastic with two holes surrounded by brass metal eyelets, flat back, 6mm deep, (3); £2 each [s11] blue plastic, matt front, shiny sides and back (which is curved), 2-hole, (2); £3 the lot blue plastic, shaped front, flat back with clear plastic shank, (3); £1 each [s2] tan/brown plastic rim and back with raised padded fabric inner section, 'hole-in-slot' flat back with curved edges, straight sides to button, (1); £1.50 brown plastic, very shiny 'chestnut' outer rim contrasts with matt hollow on front, slightly curved back, 2-hole, (1); £1.50 brown resin(?) moulded to look like wood, 3-hole, flat back, 4mm thick, (1); £1.50 goldy-brown plaster (?), flat back with metal shank, one showing damage, 1.2cm thick, (4); £8 the lot brown plastic, 'milky tea' colour, shiny rim, matt inner circle, (2); £1.50 each brown moulded plastic with slight sheen to front and interesting 3-D design on slightly curved back, 5mm thick, (1) £1 brown plastic with 'hologram' style front design, flat front slightly curved back, plastic shank, (2); £2 pair wood insert into yellow transparent plastic edge and back, 2-hole, crack to side of one button, (2); £4 pair brown moulded plastic, 'hole-in-slot' curved back, 5mm aprox thick, (3); £3.50 the lot brown plastic, huge button that mimics wood, curved front, flat back, 8mm thick, (1); £3 dark grey, sharply cut moulded plastic, 'hole-in-slot' back, (1); £1 dark grey moon design, plastic moulded, flat back, 4-hole, some signs of use, (2); £3.50 the pair green plastic buttons with red, white and gold detail, curved front, flat back, (1 large, 6 smaller); £10 the lot, [s15] green wood, the colour of the rim in this photograph, flat front and back, angled sides, smooth to the touch, little sign of wear, (3); £6 the lot, [s16] pale greeny-grey art deco style plastic moulded, flat front and back profile, white metal shank, (2); £3 the pair

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 The Hat Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c506550.html All sorts of headwear from Create the Mood. An ever-changing collection designed to help you achieve your headwear best. More hats and complete details are at www.createthemood.uklinux.net All items are described as accurately as possible - returns only accepted if the hat is very different from that description. Older and vintage items have been worn and obvious flaws are listed. Please note that such items are usually delicate and should never have heavy use. New items are described as such. Postage and packing is extra. All items are sent via the Post Office to UK addresses only. Thursday 1 January 1970: All sorts of headwear from Create the Mood. An ever-changing collection designed to help you achieve your headwear best. More hats and complete details are at www.createthemood.uklinux.net All items are described as accurately as possible - returns only accepted if the hat is very different from that description. Older and vintage items have been worn and obvious flaws are listed. Please note that such items are usually delicate and should never have heavy use. New items are described as such. Postage and packing is extra. All items are sent via the Post Office to UK addresses only.

pink 'straw' with veil and flower decoration; £7 vintage rosette, faded purple and white ribbon, each square of grid is 1 play bowler hat; £2 brown polyester soft 'pillar box' hat, 16cm diameter, rim 6cm sloping to 8cm; made in England; elastic cord, lined in brown; new. £5 boxes to put your hats in to stop them being crushed. I have about 3 of these; £8 each Victorian silk top hat that has seen better days. I have not steamed and brushed this hat as I do not know which personality may want it. Victorian ladies hat that has seen better days. Sherlock Holmes style in good wool cloth. Slightly on the smaller size. Late Victorian style, made of polyester but good shape for covering with your own material and trimmings, used but in good condition; £10 modern purple snood in synthetic crochet thread; £5 light-weight white Juliette cap trimmed with maribou feathers. Needs a steam to restore shape.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 The Buckle Shop http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c450000.html Buckles of all sorts to buy for your outfit, historical or 21st century. Buckles for shoes, bags, hats, waistcoats, breeches and belts. Also cloak clasps and chains, shoe bows, buckle-looking things that could be used as decoration, and so on. Metal, mother of pearl, bejewelled, large and small, mostly vintage, some modern. New buckles will be added occasionally to this collection. If you are looking for a buckle that is not here, do contact frances to see whether it is available. The grid behind the images is 1" (2.54cm). Historic haberdashery online; on sale to the UK only. Add post and packaging - around £1.50 per item. Please email your order together with the picture of your buckle. When you receive confirmation of your order and p&p please pay by cheque made out to F Tucker. Postal Orders also accepted; sterling only. contact via: www.createthemood.uklinux.net Thursday 1 January 1970: Buckles of all sorts to buy for your outfit, historical or 21st century. Buckles for shoes, bags, hats, waistcoats, breeches and belts. Also cloak clasps and chains, shoe bows, buckle-looking things that could be used as decoration, and so on. Metal, mother of pearl, bejewelled, large and small, mostly vintage, some modern. New buckles will be added occasionally to this collection. If you are looking for a buckle that is not here, do contact frances to see whether it is available. The grid behind the images is 1" (2.54cm). Historic haberdashery online; on sale to the UK only. Add post and packaging - around _1.50 per item. Please email your order together with the picture of your buckle. When you receive confirmation of your order and p&p please pay by cheque made out to F Tucker. Postal Orders also accepted; sterling only. contact via: www.createthemood.uklinux.net

belt clasp hook and eye type, old gold coloured, £5 belt clasp, light metal; £1.50 belt buckle; £3.50 belt buckle, metal; £2.50 belt buckle, metal; £2.50 belt buckle hook and bar type; £3.50 belt buckle, old metal; £2.50 belt buckle, silver metal; £2.50 belt clasp hook and eye type, grey plastic; £4.50 belt buckle, Art Deco early plastic; £4.50 (E) bag buckles, heavy brass; £2.50 each bag buckles, heavy brass; £1.50 each belt clasp, lightweight; £3.50 (E) cloak clasp, fairly heavy metal; £10 (E) D rings small; 30p each metal, leaf design clasp; £4 metal, old copper coloured, much darker than in this photograph; £6 metal, probably Edwardian, pressed design; £7 metal, old pressed metal, no bar on back; £5 each metal, old pressed metal, no bar on back; £5 each bag buckle, old metal; £1 metal, light-weight; 50p each metal, small, light-weight; 30p each mother of pearl, dark; £8 not buckles, but trouser hooks and bars; 50p each belt buckle, Art Deco, pink glass, one edge and a corner are slightly chipped; £4 (E) metal, 2 layers, light weight; £4 metal, curved, shiny surface; £4 metal; £2.50 metal, gold coloured much more gold in colour than this photograph; £2.50 belt buckle, yellow plastic, not green as in this image; £4 plastic, dark green, matt surface; £2.50 plastic, cream; £2.50 plastic, curved front, flat back; £2.50 belt buckle, black plastic; £4 plastic, transluscent brown; £3.50 each plastic, cream, flat back and front; £1.50 plastic, cream; £2.50 plastic, cream; £2.50 plastic, cream; £2.50 plastic, dark blue; £2.50 plastic, dark red/black mottled with dark red/white mottled inlay; £4 plastic, black, very slightly curved; £3.50 belt buckle, dark blue plastic; £2.50 belt buckle, art deco style with white panels worn, £4.50 plastic, cream; £2.50 plastic, blue; £2.50 plastic, matt black; £2.50 belt buckle, wood; £6 belt buckle, wood; £12

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Costume talks http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c345338.html Costume talks are tailored to suit your audience. The general public, history buffs and costume specialists will all find something new and interesting in Create the Mood's presentations. Clothes as worn in the past seem very strange to the eyes of the 21st century. Amusing talks cover all aspects of clothes as worn from 1066 to the 1950's. For more details see www.createthemood.uklinux.net Thursday 1 January 1970: Costume talks are tailored to suit your audience. The general public, history buffs and costume specialists will all find something new and interesting in Create the Mood's presentations. Clothes as worn in the past seem very strange to the eyes of the 21st century. Amusing talks cover all aspects of clothes as worn from 1066 to the 1950's. For more details see www.createthemood.uklinux.net

How absurd underwear from the past looks on today's fashions The audience usually gets the opportunity to model items of past clothing In the 18th century pockets like these were lost by Lucy Lockett Teaching beginners Victorian embroidery I often play the pipe and tabor as part of a presentation to create the mood of the historical period we are going to explore.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Costumes from the Past http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c315693.html Costumes 1066 - 1950's with the correct silhouette, fabrics, fastenings and underpinnings, day and evening-wear, indoors and out. This is just a small sample of the outfits used by Create the Mood to enhance the enjoyment of your visitors. Have costumes on people, or a static Costume Exhibition. We also make costumes for museum figures and weddings; athe same high standard is maintained whether you require historical, fantasy or science-fiction outfits for men or women. You will be surprised at how good you can look. For more information see www.createthemood.uklinux.net Thursday 1 January 1970: Costumes 1066 - 1950's with the correct silhouette, fabrics, fastenings and underpinnings, day and evening-wear, indoors and out. This is just a small sample of the outfits used by Create the Mood to enhance the enjoyment of your visitors. Have costumes on people, or a static Costume Exhibition. We also make costumes for museum figures and weddings; athe same high standard is maintained whether you require historical, fantasy or science-fiction outfits for men or women. You will be surprised at how good you can look. For more information see www.createthemood.uklinux.net

1632 Jacobean bodice would make anyone look curvey! 1789 Empire Line outfit has a little bump at the back and the summer Spencer jacket is split to fit over this. The double collar is a little old-fashioned, but practical in England's summer weather 1815 military-style outdoor-wear 1850's at an outdoor museum 1875, afternoon bustle outfit at Tunbridge Wells, The Pantiles 1760's plus dancing bear visitors always gather round to listen and chat 1750 carnival costume Flossie the dog likes to wear costume too children are astounded 1750 Venetian carnival costume to disguisewhether one is a countess or a scullerymaid 1930's original opera coat homeless and friendless 1896, when huge sleeves were in fashion pink clown Dobbin and Frances - which one is made of plaster? wedding dress for Donna, Regency style. This spencer, bag and dress were the result of discussions and fittings to make it unique to Donna's shape and personality, including Glasgow winter weather! 1890's on a cool summer day Queen Elizabeth I with honour guard at The Commandary, Worcester Elizabethan wide gown Elizabethan wide gown in Worcester Escorting Hornblower in to dinner in Gibralter 1815 dress and parasol looking very much like the satires published at the time. Medieval strolling minstrel at Rye Medieval strolling minstrel at Battle Abbey 1804, Regency, the 'empire line' at Rangers House, London 1875, two friends having a gossip Saxon minstrel early medieval Sometimes the past is only a few months ago. Here is Frances dressed as a clown drummer for a performance sponsored by Croydon Council Tudor servitor at one of English Heritage's many castles A Victorian maids life is not a happy one! 1817 ball gown 1898 walking outfit and Flossie wants to come along too 1805 talk; selection of Regency dresses, as part of the Nelson celebrations in Merton

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Historic Costume Exhibitions http://Create-the-Mood.fotopic.net/c314786.html A costume exhibition brings history to life. Clothes as might have been worn by all classes of Society, from peasants to the Court, can be accompanied by contemporary images and reproduction household artefacts. See www.createthemood.uklinux.net for details. Thursday 1 January 1970: A costume exhibition brings history to life. Clothes as might have been worn by all classes of Society, from peasants to the Court, can be accompanied by contemporary images and reproduction household artefacts. See www.createthemood.uklinux.net for details.

20th century: part of 1930's exhibiton showing clothes and embroidery examples and dress patterns 20th century: the 1950's, nylon dresses and separates Victorian/Edwardian, 1890-1910 (part): on the theme 'original or reproduction clothing?' Regency, a larger exhibition in a medieval barn multi-period example, small multi-period exhibition, larger Quiz for adults, mainly on underwear 20th century: one model from each decade multi-period exhibition, another contrasting 1960's and 1860's outfits Regency: part of a small exhibition for the Napoleonic Society annual conference Multi-period and specific era or decade exhibitions in all kinds of settings clothes for children of all sizes: part of a multi-period exhibition Regency (early 19th century) costumes: part of the 2005 celebrations of the Battle of Trafalgar multi-period costume exhibition and haberdashery sales area (part only in view). Exhibitions of this size take two or three days to set up; less to dismantle 20th century: the 1960's and 70's are now considered to be 'historic' ! Part of an exhibition which includes contemporary sewing and knitting magazines and dress patterns 20th century: the 1920's, part of an exhibition with underwear, patterns and magazines for Mother and daughter

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