| Gina has been involved in numerous research projects, both as an individual and through Soper Lane. Recent Articles include Bows, Rosettes and Cockades
For Your Wardrobe Unlock'd: the Costume Maker's Companion
December 2009 Victorian Trimming and Embellishment Ideas
For Your Wardrobe Unlock'd: the Costume Maker's Companion
March 2009 Private research Tassel & Knop Types and Decorative Techniques
A work-in-progress to classify historical tassel types and decorative styles/techniques Tassel & Knop Timeline
A work-in-progress cataloging styles from various sources, including extant items and artistic representations.
Currently only pre-18th century Recent (unpublished) research includes the Kruseler Research Group. This paper is part of a group study - Trimmed with Frills: Crimped, Frilled and Ruffled Edges in Women's Headwear from Medieval to early Modern Times - organised by the Medieval Centre. You can see images of some of my experiments by clicking here. Leeds Medieval Congress, July 2008
The Art of The Silkwomen Report: Repair and Restoration of 18th century tassels
A report for the client, outlining the processes of work for this project can be downloaded. PDF file
Alternatively, images can be seen by clicking here. The following is a list of publications: Tak v Bowes Departed: A 15th Century Braiding Manual Examined
Elizabeth Benns & Gina Barrett
Click here to visit the website which accompanies this book Medieval Fingerloop Braids
Booklet co-written with Elizabeth Benns Tablet Weaving: Fringe
Booklet co-written with Elizabeth Benns Tablet Weaving: Narrow Girdles
Booklet co-written with Elizabeth Benns Tablet Weaving: Wide Girdles
Booklet co-written with Elizabeth Benns Medieval Book Decoration
Booklet co-written with Elizabeth Benns Medieval Textile Purses
Booklet co-written with Ruth Singer Some of the above titles are still available from Soper Lane
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