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Nikki
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posted 11-06-2005 07:12 PM

Has anyone read a copy of _Woven into the Earth_ by Else Ostergaard (see description here)? It seems to be on the Herjolfsnes finds. The table of contents looks promising - can anyone chime in on whether it is worth spending $50 on?

Thanks!

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Jens Boerner
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posted 11-09-2005 06:02 AM

Yes, I own that one. I don't know the original publication, but the book is great. Extraordinary photos of the clothing found, and very good articles about weaving in general, colours, textiles in the countryside etc.
A must-have in my opinion, no matter what time and region of the middle ages you are interested in.

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Jeff Johnson
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posted 11-09-2005 10:01 AM

Seen it. It's got some very detailed analysis of the garments & fragments.

I think you'd love it.

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Geoffrey Bourrette
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John McFarlin
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posted 11-09-2005 09:42 PM

Well recommended by a couple of different people. On my wife's to buy list.

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire ( www.mron.org )
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus

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Gwen
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posted 11-10-2005 03:02 AM

Just got back from the UK, so just saw this. If you're interested in historical clothing/textils, in my opinion it's a must have. Well worth the money.

Gwen

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