07-19-2008, 12:40 PM
David,
I agree but like I said before is that all or most of the evidence points to leather as being the main thing used. Although I found one thing that said the future Emperor Augustus sitting under a fabric shade. So there is proof that fabric was used for shades but none for tents. I agree with what you said about the sewing as well. I have sewn both leather and heavy linen and the linen is by far easier to sew. Yes, the linen/canvas is lighter then leather. How ever it was brought up that an oiled goat skin is very light as well. But what about it's strength? :?
Thanks,
Bryan Fitch
I agree but like I said before is that all or most of the evidence points to leather as being the main thing used. Although I found one thing that said the future Emperor Augustus sitting under a fabric shade. So there is proof that fabric was used for shades but none for tents. I agree with what you said about the sewing as well. I have sewn both leather and heavy linen and the linen is by far easier to sew. Yes, the linen/canvas is lighter then leather. How ever it was brought up that an oiled goat skin is very light as well. But what about it's strength? :?
Thanks,
Bryan Fitch
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Bryan Fitch
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Bryan Fitch
The Roman Army is on the march trough Texas! :twisted: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_twisted.gif" alt=":twisted:" title="Twisted Evil" />:twisted: