Bow Sacks, Socks, Bags?

Jantien van Vranckenvoert · Fri May 14, 2010 2:31 pm

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.

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Fri May 14, 2010 2:37 pm

Just make it up; evidence is slim. We just talked about this on the Grey's board a month or so ago.

Jantien van Vranckenvoert · Fri May 14, 2010 2:52 pm

I just thought that my search Fu was weak.

^ · Post by ^ » Fri May 14, 2010 4:09 pm

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.

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Fri May 14, 2010 5:49 pm

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.

earnest carruthers · Post by **earnest carruthers** » Sat May 15, 2010 12:12 pm

Toxophilus, late 16thc cautions against linen bowbags as they are prone to hold moisture, he recommends woollen bow bags.

^ · Post by ^ » Mon May 17, 2010 11:10 pm

Dude you rock, I was wondering about that exact issue.