04-05-2009, 08:00 AM
Quote:On topic, there evidence for bone eyelets for boots made in Athens. I gather that both cutting dies and some actual eyelets were found by the American School digs in 2007, but I have only hearsay evidence.
Hm, interesting, but I have to admit I'd doubt it until shown good proof. FWIW, eyelet strengthening on shoes by cords or leather doubling is shown by finds from the 2nd/3rd cent. AD.
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Martin
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