SC - Ostrich & calf (was: medieval faires)

[Mary Morman]

On Fri, 30 Jul 1999, Daniel Phelps wrote:

> Side note regarding ostrich, I have found reference to 16th century possibly
> 15th century goblets with bowls made from ostrich eggs.  Plan on entering
> one in an A/S in the future.  I have also found an even better reference to
> European 16th century goblets with bowls made from coconut shell, got a
> photo copy of a picture of one.  Coconut was referred to as "Indian nut".

There's a lovely medieval goblet made from an ostrich egg in the British
Museum.  You might be able to find a picture on line.

Elaina

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