TENT - Re: Norse Tents

[Tanya Guptill]

Mistress Barbary Elspeth Ham,

Actually, when I first started doing tent construction and research, you were one of
the first people recommended for excellence of research.  I didn't have your email
address until just recently, and I was wondering if it would be acceptable to web
some of your pavilion articles.  Full credit is given to the author, of course, and
they can be copyrighted.

If you were curious about what sort of web page they'd be on, my site is Medieval
Pavilion Resources, at http://www.teleport.com/~tguptill/tent.html   Of course, I
fully understand if you do not believe this would be best.

Thank you for your consideration! :)
Mira

"Barbara E. Sorenson" wrote:

> 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
> >
> >

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