12-04-2007, 08:30 PM
Tarbicus wrote:-
Quote:Knitted pattern on a sock, from Vindolanda on a razor handle...I guess this just emphasises the difficulties of interpretation, Jim, but to my eyes that 'socks' texture gives the appearance of normal 'herring-bone' weave, such as is seen in Tunics and blankets......it is tempting to suggest that some 'socks' might be made up from worn-out garments and blankets etc......isn't it frustrating ( yet again) to be working with so little evidence, and that inconclusive ? :wink: :wink:
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(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
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(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
Paul McDonnell-Staff
