Hello all. I am new to the list, and interested in re-enactment around the year 1000AD. I am wondering if there is any evidence about the kinds of baskets used...
dsunlin@...
Mar 2, 2001 11:29 pm
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I don't know of any specific baskets for your time or location but the best place to find references is to look in books of hours, illuminations, and art from...
Maggie Allen
maggiea@...
Mar 4, 2001 3:55 pm
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Does anyone know of a supplier for basket making stuff? I've wanted to try and learn, but don't seem to have anything around... Kellen...
Kellen Harkins
kellen@...
Mar 6, 2001 1:22 pm
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... I am but I'm now MelanieWilson@... OK Anglo Saxon, mainly willow and unstripped, very little archaeological information, illustrations are your...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Mar 6, 2001 2:13 pm
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Hi Mel! In my case, I would be hauling odds and ends (mostly feastgear) to and from the encampment. Something to put pamphlets into at the Living History...
dsunlin@...
Mar 6, 2001 6:02 pm
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Greetings, A lot would depend on where you are located. There ar alot of basket stuff on the internet I get my stuff from " Sarah's Baskets" Located in Rocky...
Patricia A Starnes
ladypatricia@...
Mar 6, 2001 6:03 pm
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... from the encampment. Something to put pamphlets into at the Living History display. Oh, you know, the usual. ;> Do you know of any specific A-S period...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Mar 6, 2001 7:13 pm
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In a message dated 03/23/2001 7:52:36 AM US Eastern Standard Time, PiperLvr@... writes: << I'm very new to SCA and although I've been working on relearning...
AntoniaDT@...
Mar 23, 2001 4:42 pm
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I have an abundance of long pine needles and philodendron sheaths (small and large) for sale. Linda lindafau@......
lindafau
lindafau@...
Mar 23, 2001 5:37 pm
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I would take a copy the picture you used to base your baskets on' with you with a notation that wicker (reed) is a natural material and was used in different...
Patricia A Starnes
ladypatricia@...
Mar 23, 2001 9:06 pm
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Most basket material dosen't survive in the archaological record, so your guestimate os the material & avalibility is probaby as good as anyone elses Mel...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Mar 25, 2001 8:00 am
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Howdy! Sorry the response to your questions seem to go unanswered. I can't speak to why others do not post, but I'm on lots of lists and mostly just watch this...
kgomm@...
Mar 22, 2001 6:12 am
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Shoot, I meant to look this up while I was home for lunch. I think I've got the right book name, though: one of the best books for beginners (the one I first...
Kathy Randall
kathy@...
Apr 16, 2001 6:30 pm
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I actively make baskets at demos and as entries in events, and as prizes for events. I am working on trying to get the equipment needed to do a more period...
Kathy Randall
kathy@...
Apr 16, 2001 6:44 pm
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I do some basket weaving at events as well as teaching the occasional class when I can. It is sometimes tough to fit a 2-3 hour class (sometimes longer with...
Maggie Allen
maggiea@...
Apr 16, 2001 8:39 pm
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... Greetings! It's Caroline from down on the shores of Atlantia here. The above was exactly what I was hoping to get from this list. I think we all know how...
Denise Jones
jonescd@...
Apr 16, 2001 9:30 pm
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I didn't reply as I didn't understand or have anything to answer on your question :) Sorry Mel...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Apr 17, 2001 8:57 am
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... In pictures of commercial production basket-making in England from the 1600s (and through modern times), the makers are sitting on the ground or a low ...
Kathy Randall
kathy@...
Apr 17, 2001 6:14 pm
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... Willow is very easy to work as long as you soak it ... don't think it's very period, except that it ISN'T plastic. How long is your willow ? The bowl must...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Apr 18, 2001 6:36 am
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I am one of the quiet ones too. I can and do take my basketmaking stuff with me anywhere I have to sit around for a while. This is easier for me I suppose...
Olwen the Odd
olwentheodd@...
Apr 18, 2001 7:30 am
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As for being active making baskets? I have to say No... Unfortunately... This has long been an interest of mine but one that I have unable to learn as of yet....
Kellen Harkins
kellen@...
Apr 18, 2001 2:03 pm
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... don't think it's very period, except that it ISN'T plastic. ... min! The bowl is for soaking reed, which is what I've been using at demos. Since it is...
Kathy Randall
kathy@...
Apr 18, 2001 4:09 pm
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Archeological digs through middens can help identify what plants they were eating and if you know what part of the plant they were eating (for example the...
Maggie Allen
maggiea@...
Apr 18, 2001 4:57 pm
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Hi all, I'm afraid I have kept been busy with other projects. I usually end up making only 2 or 3 baskets a year--usually for gifts, A&S entries, or rarely for...
Lissa McCollum
lissamc@...
Apr 18, 2001 9:54 pm
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... analysis" It's part of the Aldine Manuals on Archeology and was published in Chicago by Aldine Pub. Co., 1977. I own this book. It is an archeology...
Kathy Randall
kathy@...
Apr 19, 2001 3:47 pm
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... Archeological digs through middens can help identify what plants they were eating and if you know what part of the plant they were eating (for example the...
Melanie Wilson
MelanieWilson@...
Apr 19, 2001 4:35 pm
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For me, I use the standard "available materials" and since the pine needle basket is listed in the book I point to that as well. If anyone would like to see...
Olwen the Odd
olwentheodd@...
Apr 19, 2001 6:47 pm
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Dear Olwen, I took a look at your baskets on your web site. Your baskets are magnificent. I hope some day I can spend time learning how to make pine needle...
mborzych@...
Apr 19, 2001 7:40 pm
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Well, *I* would like a few names of vendors for basic kits... I could search the web, and I will, but I'd like to see what you think would be good......
Audrey Bergeron-Morin
audreybmorin@...
Apr 19, 2001 7:42 pm
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Actually, I use the explorers as the link between the Americas and Europe in my "documentation". Olwen ... ...
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