[Hartwood] Fwd: [rocks] [Seagirt] Goods For Sale!

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In Victoria, but for those who need some gear...

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     Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2014 23:13:24 -0700
     From: Aline Blakwode <lady.aline at live.com>
  Subject: [rocks] [Seagirt] Goods For Sale!
       To: "rocks at antir.sca.org" <rocks at antir.sca.org>

Good evening, gentles all!
Let it be known that I, Aline Blakwoode, have an assortment of fine  
wares for sale!
Some are new; some are things of mine no longer used; all are in good order.
I shall tell you of some of them here, and I shall begin to bring them  
to Seagirt's Dance Practices, starting this week.

Do you lack the utensils that folk call Feast-Gear? Do you wish you  
had a fine plate from which to dine, a good eating-knife, a soft  
napkin to wipe your fingers?
Fear not!  I have ready THREE SETS OF FEAST-GEAR, all quite fine, that  
may be purchased for $10 or $15. Each includes a plate, bowl, spoon,  
two-pronged fork, knife with sheath, and cloth napkin, in a sturdy,  
washable drawstring carrying-bag.
[Available: Three sets of Feast Gear, each of which would pass the  
"Ten Foot Rule," i.e. look appropriate for use in any SCA context.  
They are:
One "Basic" Feast Set - as described above, with a wooden trencher  
plate, plain napkin, and cardboard knife sheath, $10.
Two "Deluxe" Feast Sets - as described above, with metal plates,  
slightly embellished napkins, and hand-stitched leather knife sheaths,  
$15.]


Do you love finery and wish to add to your wardrobe (or the wardrobe  
of some lady close to your heart)?
Fear not!  I have ready A GOWN OF BLUE BROCADE TRIMM'D WITH GOLD  
SATIN, most cunningly made and delightfully elegant, that may be  
purchased for $75. It is in a High Medieval style but could be worn  
with other garments, or altered, to suit one's need. It has narrow  
sleeves, not very long, and does have a train.
[Available: one single-layer jacquard dress, deep grey-blue in colour  
(really pretty if I may say so) with a cowl of satiny yellow material  
at the neck which I believe is meant to mimic an "overflowing" inner  
smock. The cowl is tacked on & could easily be removed. Made from a  
modified Simplicity (or similar) pattern; fantasy-esque, but made for  
SCA use, and could easily be modified to look more period, for example  
by wearing a surcote or sideless surcote with it, and/or by shortening  
or otherwise adjusting the sleeves. Closes with a zipper at the back.  
Would suit a slender-to-medium-built lady of 5'4" or slightly taller  
without hemming, or a shorter lady with hemming. Asking $75.]

Do you delight in ornaments and fripperies?
Fear not!  Also for the wardrobe, I have ready A BLUE BROCADE PURSE to  
hang at your belt; a LADY'S RED HEAD-DRESS with a white veil, somewhat  
in the style of a French Hood; a RED AND GOLD FABRIC CIRCLET  
HEAD-DRESS with a white veil; and TWO LARGE HAND-PAINTED FANS, one the  
colour of the Summer Sky and one the colour of the Sunset. All for sale!
[Asking $3.50 for the small purse and for each of the fans, and $7 and  
$8.50 for the headdresses.]

Do you wish to please a child with a charming toy?
Fear not!!  I have ready some delightful little KNITTED OWLS made of  
sturdy yarn, with eyes of soft felt, for $8 apiece. (The good Lady  
Lettice Talbott can well attest to their charm, as she has seen them  
already.)
[Available: Adorable handmade stuffed toy owls, knitted from  
(synthetic) yarn and stuffed with felt and fabric scraps. Eyes are  
made of felt, so no choking hazard - suitable for young children. Not  
sturdy enough to be used as pet toys. Asking $8 each.]

If I should hear requests from members of the populace for specific  
items before I go to Dance on Tuesday, I will ensure that those items  
are set aside for those who asked.
(I will do my best to check for messages, but I must mention that I am  
unlikely to be able to check after about 4 PM on Tuesday.) Otherwise,  
please approach me at Dance and inquire! I will set some of the items  
out for people to look at, but the Feast Sets will not be on display -  
in order to ensure they stay together, clean & in good order before  
sale - so ask me if you desire to purchase or examine one of them.

Many thanks!
Lady Aline Blakwode


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