I wrote to Liza Dalby after doing my first Japanese court outfit because I thought KIMONO: FASHIONING CULTURE was such a useful resource. I got an auto-response email immediately. Then I got a lovely personal email from her a day or so later.

I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate a pat on the back. I know I do. It's why I try to answer every single email about Wodeford Hall content promptly....