The second of my series of Research Dumps. This issue includes Medieval Metal accessories, BEADS!, a report on a fascinating find, Irish book satchels, Mongolian clothing, and others.
TIN AND TINNED DRESS ACCESSORIES FROM MEDIEVAL WROCŁAW (SW POLAND). X-RAY FLUORESCENCE INVESTIGATIONS
Abstract:
This paper presents a non-destructive analytical study of selected archaeological artefacts from the Old Town in Wrocław, SW P...oland, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The analysed specimens included dress accessories that decorated both womens
and mens clothes in the Middle Ages. Several various metallic artefacts were selected for detailed studies: jewellery (e.g. finger rings) to more utilitarian utensil (functional) items (e.g. knives). All of them were made of tin-lead alloys or were tinned. This research was
focused on determining the chemical composition of the artefacts, the identification of similarities and differences between alloys as well as technological aspects of the production.
The obtained results suggest that there are many objects with the same chemical composition. It helps to distinguish groups of artefacts (e.g. rings made with the same alloys) or find the
parts of one object. The next interesting result is the possibility of determining the presence of tin-plating that was in varied states of preservation (especially for badly damaged artefacts).
Included are some photographs of the pieces being studied.
http://www.kirj.ee/public/Archaeology/2014/issue_1/arch-2014-1-57-79.pdf
Abstract:
This paper presents a non-destructive analytical study of selected archaeological artefacts from the Old Town in Wrocław, SW P...oland, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The analysed specimens included dress accessories that decorated both womens
and mens clothes in the Middle Ages. Several various metallic artefacts were selected for detailed studies: jewellery (e.g. finger rings) to more utilitarian utensil (functional) items (e.g. knives). All of them were made of tin-lead alloys or were tinned. This research was
focused on determining the chemical composition of the artefacts, the identification of similarities and differences between alloys as well as technological aspects of the production.
The obtained results suggest that there are many objects with the same chemical composition. It helps to distinguish groups of artefacts (e.g. rings made with the same alloys) or find the
parts of one object. The next interesting result is the possibility of determining the presence of tin-plating that was in varied states of preservation (especially for badly damaged artefacts).
Included are some photographs of the pieces being studied.
http://www.kirj.ee/public/Archaeology/2014/issue_1/arch-2014-1-57-79.pdf
RESEARCHING THE WORLD’S BEADS: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Compiled by Karlis Karklins
A rather long bibliography on the subject. I can see it being of use for those who are interested in recreating beads, as the bibliography includes a very great number of archaeological reports. Actually finding and accessing the studies are up to you, of course.
It is sorted alphabetically by author's last name, and includes the following countries:
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Crimea, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (west of the Urals), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
http://www.beadresearch.org/
'Compiled by Karlis Karklins
A rather long bibliography on the subject. I can see it being of use for those who are interested in recreating beads, as the bibliography includes a very great number of archaeological reports. Actually finding and accessing the studies are up to you, of course.
It is sorted alphabetically by author's last name, and includes the following countries:
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Crimea, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (west of the Urals), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
http://www.beadresearch.org/
IRISH BOOK-SATCHELS OR BUDGETS, John W. Waterer
A paper discussing several extant Irish book satchels, the Breac Moedoic satchel, the Corpus Christi satchel, and the Budget of the Book of Armagh. There is nearly sufficient information to recreate the pattern, at least (but not the decoration). The author does go into some detail on the methods of construction.
A FIND OF ESTONIAN BIRCH CRAFT BOXES, EARLY 13TH CENTURY
A paper on a series of birch craft boxes found in Estonia. These boxes contain crafting tools, textile works, bronze ornaments, and rolls of openwork decorations made with bronze spirals (similar to those found in Finnish "Viking" wear).
...While it is--sadly--not in English, all of the photographs do have translations of what they are. The English summery is on page 52. Enjoy! (Warning--it is a rather large download)
http://www.arheo.ut.ee/docs/Peitleid-L6havere-linnamaelt.pdf
...While it is--sadly--not in English, all of the photographs do have translations of what they are. The English summery is on page 52. Enjoy! (Warning--it is a rather large download)
http://www.arheo.ut.ee/docs/Peitleid-L6havere-linnamaelt.pdf
PERIOD LEBKUCHEN
The posts tagged Lebkuchen on somebody's blog, including redactions of several period recipes.
http://jillwheezul.livejournal.com/tag/lebkuchen
ACQUIRING, FLAUNTING, AND DETSTROYING SILK IN LATE ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND
The paper primarily gives evidence and uses of silks found in England, discusses their sources. However, the author does jump around a bit, discussing silks found in other places as well (such as the Moscevaja Balka find). Fascinating article.
https://www.academia.edu/437405/Acquiring_Flaunting_and_Destroying_Silk_In_Late_Anglo-Saxon_England
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF YORK: THE SMALL FINDS. CRAFT, INDUSTRY, AND THE SMALL FINDS.
No introduction or description needed.
http://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/resources/AY17-14-Anglo-Scandinavian%20Finds.pdf
VIKING AGE GOLD ARMBAND
The Archaeological Society report for a "Viking Age" gold armband found in Shetland, in 1913.
http://
THE MIGRATION PERIOD, PRE-VIKING AGE, AND VIKING AGE IN ESTONIA.
Andres Tvauri
A...book (one of six planned)...on just about every category. Looking at data on settlements, lifestyle, handicrafts, etc.
www.oapen.org/download?type=document&docid=423944
MONGOL COSTUME IN ART. A study of Mongol clothing in contemporary artwork.
An SCA article discussing the characteristics and possible patterning for period Mongolian clothing, based on (mainly) 14th Century artwork.
http://www.thescorre.org/literature/mongolian_garb/mongolcostumeinart2.pdf
THE SQUIRREL FUR TRADE IN 14TH CENTURY NOVGOROD. Marie Schiller.
A brief article discussing just that. There are some interesting facts.
https://www.lib.umn.edu/bell/tradeproducts/squirrel
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