09-27-2005, 11:09 PM
The issue I raise is whether felt is felt.
Any trace of wool might be interpreted as felt and not be felt as we know it. Not all wool filler would be felt, but it might appear to be so after centuries.
Felt on a shield is not the same as wearing felt.
I believe felted wool is made so through a distinct process, though I know nothing about it. Did the Romans have the process of felting, or, as in the case of naalbinding vs. knitting, did they use other forms?
Any trace of wool might be interpreted as felt and not be felt as we know it. Not all wool filler would be felt, but it might appear to be so after centuries.
Felt on a shield is not the same as wearing felt.
I believe felted wool is made so through a distinct process, though I know nothing about it. Did the Romans have the process of felting, or, as in the case of naalbinding vs. knitting, did they use other forms?
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