TENT - Re: Norse Tents

[Barbara E. Sorenson]

Hi,

I just want to say how much I am enjoying reading this "tent" stuff.

I've been making and researching tents for nearly twenty years now.  I
have taken a sabbatical if you will, for the last couple of years.  I am
delighted that there is such enthusiasm for what I feel has long been a
neglected subject.

This weekend I step down as Baroness Mag Mor so I will have more time to
pursue my interests.  

Barbary Elspeth Ham, O.L. (tent research), O.Pel. soon-to-be former
Baroness of Mag Mor (Calontir)

On Wed, 12 Jan 2000, Tanya Guptill wrote:

> Have I told you all lately how much I am enjoying this tent guild? :)
> 
> I put the question out today about Norse tents, our Australian friend
> Stephen Wyley rides to the rescue with a referrel to a friend, and his
> friend Peter Beatson writes with a URL for the original dimensions of
> the Oseberg and Gokstad tents.  You can see it at
> http://freehosting2.at.webjump.com/2375c374c/fr/frojel-webjump/Html/Doc1.html.
> It also includes directions on sewing the membrane, although they use
> canvas.
> 
> There is also an interesting site at
> http://www.qnet.fi/rus-project/The_voyages_in_1996-97.html, which shows
> period tents, waterproofed with a "decoction of willow bark, tar and
> horse fat".   I've written to the authors, hoping for more information.
> 
> I'll put the link on my web site, so I won't lose it.
> 
> YIS,
> Mira
> 
> 

============================================================================
Go to http://lists.ansteorra.org/lists.html to perform mailing list tasks.