The Armour Archive

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Unfortunately, their website appears to be timing out on me.

Have you guys crashed another server?

Bob

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Not us. If you're after something like the Charles de Blois pourpoint, the fashion was for the wasp waist. I'm sure a competent tailor could put that sleeve on a non-wasp-waisted arming coat, but it would be a bastardization of what the original looked (and presumably wore) like. So you might find s...

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Make your own! https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/BlackPrincecover.gif Based on the arming coat of Edward, the Black Prince. Elbow-length and long-sleeved versions included. Fits chests 34"-54" and waists 28"-50". All Sizes in one envelope. Historical notes and embel...

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I agree with the good ol' C15 Kirtle. Easy to dress up with fancy pinned-on seeves, comfy and easy to put together. You've a good figure for C16 working-class, too. The English and Netherlandish stuff is similar, and is easy to put together. So is the Italian stuff like the women seen in Campi's pai...

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Hubert wrote:I was about to ask how one does a Canadian re-enactment, but I'm afraid I'm all too familiar...

http://www.1canpara.com/

Good bunch of blokes. A bit late for SCA, but...

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Bookmarked. Frelling beautiful.

Bob

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My online portfolio:

http://fairfax-files.livejournal.com/

More to come after this weekend. I have to upload some documents people are getting this Saturday.

Bob

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Matthew - Wait for it.

Wolf - Come see me. There will be beer.

Tanc - In your dreams, sailor.

Bob

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There are PERFECTLY GOOD period words for _MOST_ of what we deal with on a daily basis. USE THEM. Gate, child, car, truck, clothes (as opposed to "garb.") Ooo. Pet Peeve = TRIGGERED. I agree wholeheartedly. I'd like to find whoever came up with "forsooth" names for modern items ...

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Coventry was by the 13th century a center of the English wool trade, as well as for "Coventry Blue", for which the city was justly famous. Coventry Blue was a rich, deep blue which had the fortunate circumstance of being very fast, holding up to repeated washing. Unfortunately, we do not k...

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Don't forget, folks - the Holidays (when gifts are usually given) are coming up fast! If you don't know what patterns or notions your special sewer might want, we also offer Gift Certificates in any amount from $10 to $1000, and they never expire! Click here for more information. Thanks! Bob

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Reenactor Fest approacheth eftsoons and right speedily. It'll be grand to see you lot!

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Good! Remember, we like pictures.

Speaking of which, we've got a new Facebook page with galleries an' everything! Users can submit images, too. FAN US, then tell all your pals!

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How's it working for you, Aaron?

Remember, if you have questions you can always call or email.

Bob

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Ladies, here are some new patterns! Gentlemen, here's your chance to earn more browsing-the-classified time and get something nice for your lady! https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/FlandersGowncover.jpg RH213 - 1560s-70s Flanders Gown - Our pattern for the "Flanders" Gown, a t...

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We actually have a package of patterns for the latter half of C15. Everything but the belt and shoes, no muss, no fuss. Link.

Tempt, tempt, tempt.

Cheers,

Bob

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Ooo.

Thassa nice. Meesa like!

Thanks!

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Um.

Oktoberfestbier = MÃ¤rzen.

Just sayin'.

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We don't know its a corpse. maybe he is just resting. Pining for the fjords? nah, 'ees stunned! Beautiful plumage, the teutonic Landsknecht, eh? The plumage don't enter into it. 'E's stone dead. 'Ello, Mister Teutonicky Landsknechty! I've got a lovely fresh cuttle fish for you! [knees in groin] Hmph.

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I saw these advertised in a Dover online catalog: The Mediaeval Tournament Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages One can always learn more, and if these book are reliable sources I just might buy one. Opinions? No opinion on the first work. Amazon.com reviewers (four) give it an average of...

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What, like this guy?

[img]http://www.radiotimes.com/content/features/galleries/blackadder/09/mainImage.jpg[/img]

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I gotta make me a better mandrel....

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Darkwood Armoury also sell aluminum prods. See here!

Bob

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Well, the Hastings manuscript specifies points made from stuff like "that with which men make strings for crossbows. These points must have tips for lacing." For the points, I recommend 170+lb test hemp twine . I started carrying hemp cord on our website because people wanted it for armour...

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I also looked in The Tudor Tailor, and they include it in their patterns, and the authors tend to be sticklers for details. First, let me say I don't have a dog in this fight, though I'm reading the thread with considerable interest. Now, while Nina and Jane are indeed sticklers for detail, they ar...

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I think it's a great idea! On the face of it, I suspect you'd have better success starting the concept at an event where land is not so strictly allocated, like AE WP, Kingdom Crusades/Pointless War, or whatever. It needs to be a large event, so you can get enough people together to test the concept...

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Arrived this morning, intact and still shiny! They fit me well and will be an excellent addition to my hard kit.

Dealing with Guillaume was a pleasure. Communication was wonderful. Should you find yourself considering buying from him, have no fear!

Bob

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Ah. Gotcha.

My response was geared toward answering the mobility issues presented by Adeliz in the OP.

Bob

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I don't understand your question, Sha-ul.

Bob

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Well, I AM kinda biased, but... You really can't choose better than RH. To directly answer your question, you could fill a book with what I don't know about sewing. I'm also the pattern tester. If I can't make sense of an instruction, it gets rewritten until it does make sense. Kass writes instructi...

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https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/14thWomenscover.gif RH020 - 14th century Women's Accessories - including hood with and without liripipe, shift or smock, hose (cloth stockings), veil, wimple, and instructions for arranging your hair in braids 14th century style. [/plug]

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Darkwood Armory also have bucklers, for both 'fence and SCA heavy.

So does Therion.

Good luck!

Bob

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Non-Fighting: Taking out our wooden cart, handmade golf clubs, handmade golf balls, a 5gallon oak cask of homebrewed period recipe IPA and golfing from the Clovenshield's gate to AEthelmearc royal to deliver someone for an award. We then continued the game up to about parking and golfed it back. Th...

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Piecing fabric is wonderfully authentic. You'll have fabric wonks swooning!

See? Char and Tasha are already patting you on the back!

Bob

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It existed, but I could only guess about how/when it was worn and by whom. Dunno about it being all guesswork. The pictorial record as I know it - and thank you for showing an image! - suffers from a dearth of images showing this garment worn by people of the monied classes at leisure; indeed, wher...

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