in "wooly wonderings" post published on 9th September 2008 I mentioned a reference to Ryland sheep wool in relation to Monmouth Caps. Since then I have periodically searched ebay to try and get hold of some of this fleece but to no avail. then guess what happened this evening? I was put in touch with a lady who offered me fleece from Shetland, North Ronaldsay and ... Ryland sheep.. how exciting - I can hardly wait!
to read more about Ryland Sheep have a look at www.freespace.virgin.net/a.wood/index2.html
a compilation of information about feltmaking and related activities both past and present and reflections on my reenactment experience in the 16th century. If you have any information that will add to and complement or even contradict what I have here then feel free to contribute. Many thanks to those of you who have helped me get thus far.
Good Wife Joan
1588 (2008)
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- Good Wife Joan
- The hard working wife of Master Pinchbeck. Sadly the master craftsman has lost his sight and his family have come down in the world. To save them from ruin his Good Wife has had to take the reins and run the hatting business (with his advice of course). No longer do they have a fine workshop in London but they spend their time travelling from place to place plying their trade and turning their hand to whatever they can do to earn a few coins. Fortunately the wealthy Tudor folk have a fancy for fine headwear! God fearing, kind hearted Good Wife Joan often takes pity on other women who are also down on their luck and so unusually for the times provides occasional employment for widows, deserted or otherwise destitute women to work alongside her and her family to help them get by.
Feltmaking at Kentwell Hall
1588 (2008)
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Hatters bow - close up of one end
Hatters Bow - close up of other end
photo's taken at Hat Works, the museum of hatting in Stockport, courtesy of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council www.hatworks.org.uk
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