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Bow Sacks, Socks, Bags?
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:31 pm
by Jantien van Vranckenvoert
Anyone out there stumble on a pattern for a 15th linen bag for an english longbow? I am curious as to how the "carry strap" would be attached.
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:37 pm
by James B.
Just make it up; evidence is slim. We just talked about this on the Grey's board a month or so ago.
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:52 pm
by Jantien van Vranckenvoert
I just thought that my search Fu was weak.
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 4:09 pm
by ^
Jantien de Groet wrote:I just thought that my search Fu was weak.
No the best the COSG list could come up with was a bow case which would appear to be a leather case for a gentleman's bow. So best we can tell they are anachronistic.
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 5:49 pm
by Karen Larsdatter
I'm just posting from my phone, so I can't check it from here and get you the exact link, but
http://larsdatter.com/archers.htm has some sort of bowcase or bow container ... I think.
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 12:12 pm
by earnest carruthers
Toxophilus, late 16thc cautions against linen bowbags as they are prone to hold moisture, he recommends woollen bow bags.
Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:10 pm
by ^
Dude you rock, I was wondering about that exact issue.