old and some new pics of stuff I have done

[SteveJ]

Here are some old and some new pics of stuff I have done.Some are historical reproductions,some are custom work. Haven't seen alot of this kind of style on the forum, so if you don't know what something is please don't hesitate to ask.

[Don101]

nice i like it, some nice hunting bags there and nice work, did you do thr scrimshaw on the horn yourself?

[SteveJ]

nice i like it, some nice hunting bags there and nice work, did you do thr scrimshaw on the horn yourself?

Thanks Don. I didn't do the scrimshaw work. A friend of mine made me the horn in exchange for a bag that he wanted. We were both happy with the trade, but I think I made out better on the deal.

Steve

[abn]

It all looks fantastic to me, Steve. Congrats on some really nice work. Glad to see some historical patterns making it into the 21st century.

Edited April 26, 2007 by abn

[SteveJ]

It all looks fantastic to me, Steve. Congrats on some really nice work. Glad to see some historical patterns making it into the 21st century.

Thank you most kindly. I love the old stuff, and the folks that made them and used them.

[Hoyden]

I'd love to find out more about the stitched patterns into the leather. I love that, it looks awesome.

What is it called?

[Luke Hatley]

Here are some old and some new pics of stuff I have done.Some are historical reproductions,some are custom work. Haven't seen alot of this kind of style on the forum, so if you don't know what something is please don't hesitate to ask.

Howdy Steve ,nice to see a BUCKSKINNER WORK When I learn to resize my photos,

I hope to show some of my work

Edited July 25, 2007 by Luke Hatley

[MatthewD]

Steve love your work.. just wondering about the rolls.. what exactly are they? I was thinking map rolls but I am not sure

[SteveJ]

I'd love to find out more about the stitched patterns into the leather. I love that, it looks awesome.

What is it called?

Hello Hoyden,

I truly do not know if it has a actual name. It is simply using the stitching as part of the decoration. Allot of the patterns are native american or early american folk art. Some I have found from mueseum pieces, or pics of original bags. I don't know if that answers your question or not. Many originals were plain to the extreme, some used cutouts, and some used appliques. Many just had stitching that caught the owners fancy.

Steve

[SteveJ]

Howdy Steve ,nice to see a BUCKSKINNER WORK When I learn to resize my photos,

I hope to show some of my work

Thank you Luke, I appreciate it. Would love to see some of your work, hopefully soon. Are you into the living history side of this? Would be great to see some 18th or early 19th century style gear.

Steve

Steve love your work.. just wondering about the rolls.. what exactly are they? I was thinking map rolls but I am not sure

Hi Mathew,

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it.

They are called portmanteu's, and think of them as colonial luggage. They were

made to carry personal belongings. They could be carried in a wagon, or buggy. Or they could be tied behind the saddle of your horse. Map cases were a good guess, but they were generally longer and round, with a cap on one end.

Steve