brief link roundup

[anotheranon]

From before the trip:

From fabucat: Elizabeth Keckley's biography online. Keckley was born a slave and later bought her freedom. She also worked as a dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln in the Lincoln White House. Not sure when/if I'll have time to read this but it looks interesting.

From jlsjlsjls, purveyer of fine bookish links: Bat Secundo's podcast interview with Sarah Waters. Because more Sarah Waters is a Good Thing (side note: finally got "Night Watch" from the library!)

The Surviving Garments Database - oh, so many kinds of shiny and it's not even finished yet! Many of the entries are text not photos, but you get a wealth of information (where it was found, where it is now, primary fiber, type of garment, gender, catalog numbers, other references). Go play :)

Melanie Schuessler's Costumes - lots of the shiny!

Comments

[skill-grl.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Glad you had a fabulous time. I hope to see you this weekend.

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

You've finally got your hands on "The Night Watch"!!! What perfect timing ... now it's your reward for studying hard for your final. :-)