The Armour Archive

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That's very interesting information thanks for sharing that! I will have to dig a bit deeper as I am interested in the topic of period materials and textiles. With regards to cotton I had always thought that due to the inadequacies of cotton production that cotton was always very expensive in compar...

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I also interpret "cha∣moise skinnes" as chamois leather?

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I thought historic fustian was a wool / linen mix material due to the non prevalence of cotton based materials as we see today? So would a linsey- woolsey material be a closer match perhaps? https://thewoolmerchantsdaughter.wordpr ... y-woolsey/

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I wonder if this is something similar to the longer cotehardie style seen in the Romance of Alexander?

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Interesting thank you I hadn't though about trying to translate the inscription.. I had figured on a cloak with separate hood.. What do you think about his clothing?

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So I was searching one of my favorite sites yesterday effigiesandbrasses.com and I stumbled upon Sir Symon Felbrygge 1380 of St Margaret's Church, Felbrigg, Norfolk, England. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/istout0321/symon_felbrygge_s84_r1383_zps17e23b0b.jpg In looking at his civilian dress ...

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Check out At the Eastern Door on Facebook.. Eric Shatzal that does his metal work is an amazing smith..

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Just curious how prevalent and how expensive was cotton during the period? Was it the social and cultural norm? I agree with James B with the recommendation for wool and silks..

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Found this doing a search for Tabi boots
https://www.google.com/#q=black+tabi+boots

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Yeah I am eagerly awaiting Dr. Strong's work I went and bought all the editions of the Lorica and they have been great reads and have come in handy as well!

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Ernst, That's great thank you for your reply! With regards to the searchable sites I have conducted the same searches and I have saved quite a few of those images to my harness folder but again thank you. As for the Tower Inventories I have never seen that and I am starting to review that now so tha...

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Merry Christmas everyone.. At this time I am looking into commissioning my first harness and I am trying to research English armor from the 3rd to 4th quarter of the 14th century and I am curious if you all could recommend any creditable books, articles, photos etc. that would highlight the small de...

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James, That’s kinda what I am hoping to do.. The hauberk I have is long on me so lots will be clipped off to get up to the proper length for the 14th century harness I am trying to put together... So I am thinking of using the scraps to cut the needed gores and expansions.. I wish the sleeves were a...

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Thats the one thank you!

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Speaking of maille tailoring does anyone have the IIRC pic or drawing of the hauberk that had the areas were the gores and gussets would have gone drawn in and highlighted on it? Hope someone knows what I am talking about as I lost everything when my harddrive crashed..

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That looks amazing! I wish they were all available now as I am making armor choices for a harness and could really use them ...

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Thanks Mac will do you always have great information and suggestions and I appreciate it!

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So I have been looking at a tent for 14th century living history and SCA stuff and I came across this gents web site and I am very interested as he is able to do custom modifications (ie: crow’s feet and guy ropes to support the tent, no spokes or side poles etc.) to his tentage and he seems pretty ...

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What I am looking for with regards to mail is something English middle to latter part of the 14th century. Just want to know who if anyone has reasonably appropriate appearing shirt to be worn in conjunction with plate.. Thanks for any opinions or help..

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So here is a question and something that I am interested in... Already knowing about Erick S. and his custom mail so other then him out of all the other suppliers out there who carries or makes the most authentic and historic appearing chainmail that could be tailored to a better fitting garment?

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So here is a question and something that I am interested in... Already knowing about Erick S. and his custom mail so other then him out of all the other suppliers out there who carries or makes the most authentic and historic appearing chainmail that could be tailored to a better fitting garment?

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One thing you will want is several changes of shirt apiece. The shirt in those times served the function of today's undershirt, and they are easy to buy too. Generally simply made, these garments are also good initial DIY's to gain experience. Good sound advice Konstantin I had anticipated everyone...

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Charlotte J, Thanks for the information and clarification on the G63 as well as for having a great site! This time period is all so new for me and I have been researching my ass off but it’s a bit overwhelming at times BUT what makes it nice as well as managable is that there are so many knowledgeab...

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Thanks for the reply and the G63 info!Curious would fabric covered buttons be correct on G63 in liue of cast? Look fwd. to seeing the pics! Thanks again!

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Another thing I couldn’t understand about the show is listening to all of them talk about how many times they have been hurt and how they are worried about being hurt to the point of being put in a wheel chair and then in another scene I see them in some of the worst maintained armor with things jus...

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Vilhelm550 wrote: ass-clown...that's my new favorite insult.

Glad I could share with the group...

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LOL I didnt even mention the fact stated above about Charlies BS "Team Guy" fibs! As for showing the sport I agree it is a good thing that it gets the exposure but I think its a bad thing that these guys with their egos, "fo hawks" and trash can armor like it or not are going to be the face of the s...

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LOL I didnt even mention the fact stated above about Charlies BS "Team Guy" fibs! As for showing the sport I agree it is a good thing that it gets the exposure but I think its a bad thing that these guys with their egos, "fo hawks" and trash can armor like it or not are going to be the face of the s...

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Personally I liked the “Fight Book” show and enjoyed it.. As for the “Knights of Mayhem” series I personally thought it sucked! Charlie Andrews is a Douche bag on more than one level! He is so full of himself while being so full of shit it is sickening! I just watched an old Bill Murray movie from t...

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Any suggestions on baby patterns and were to get them as I have been unable to find anything online or in the books I have? Keep it simple. (Do you have The Medieval Tailor's Assistant ?) Your baby will do fine in a white linen shirt with a wide neckhole; see http://larsdatter.com/children.htm for ...

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Hey everyone thank you so much for your replies! I will be checking out Bad Ass Garb on FB ASAP! Right now I am looking to buy my wife and kids first outfits outright but I think for the future I am going to take everyone’s advice and pick up the Reconstructing History (even though I liked the " Res...

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Charlotte, Hey thanks for the reply.. We are in Buffalo/Niagara area of upstate NY.. Looking at spending a few hundred for the wife and not quite as much for my 10yr old and the infant.. As for time we really dont have anything planned and are getting this together for event time when the weather ge...

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BigFred thanks for your reply! I have looked at HE and I really like their stuff but for the wife we were looking for a kirtle and super tunic with sleeve tipets and for the kiddo she is 10 and a tad bigger then the size listed in HE childrens offerings... As for stockings etc. HE was one of the ven...

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Hello I am looking to outfit from head to toe my wife, daughter and infant son with a research based 14th century ensemble. Yes I know that I can buy patterns and I do have the ability to construct these garments but with my travel schedual for work I don’t have the time heck I barely get to see my ...

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Great topic as I have the same issue! I will be watching this topic closley as I also look fwd. to seeing what folks on here suggest..

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