late roman equipment

[aitor iriarte]

Hi Sampsa,
Without trying to be ellusive (which I should rather be in view that the deadline for two reviews I promised long ago and a re-enactment festival are nearing... ) I would say you that this thread is nearly an excellent primer on 'My first late tunic'! 8)
About your pattern, the decoration looks to my mind as not earlier than late third century, and I would even dare to say the those clavi finials should be even later...
The cuff bands never span the whole width. Remember that part of the material there was simply tucked inside when the rectangular sleeves were sewn in a tapering form to create those narrow cuffs.

Aitor

[Dardanus Lupus]

About your pattern, the decoration looks to my mind as not earlier than late third century, and I would even dare to say the those clavi finials should be even later...
The cuff bands never span the whole width. Remember that part of the material there was simply tucked inside when the rectangular sleeves were sewn in a tapering form to create those narrow cuffs.

Thanks for your quick reply! Late 3rd / early 4th was exactly in my mind, good to hear that. I'll correct the cuff bands and maybe simplify those finials...

[Dardanus Lupus]

Here's my first try:

[Poftim]

What were the 4th century tunics made out of? Linen or wool?

[FAVENTIANVS]

Both, separately or combined.