[Bonetools] crossbows and fleas

[Marloes]

Dear all,
 
Thank you all for your responses and references!!
 
The photograph that I have send is just one of many examples of objects like these which have been interpreted as 'flea catcher'. I don't have the exact measurements of this example (only received a photograph), but these objects are usually made of cattle metatarsals. I have never measured the holes unfortunately, (next oppurtunity I will also measure the holes), but these are smaller than 1 cm, I guess around 3-4 mm.
 
Best wishes,
 
Marloes
 
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:30:23 +0100
From: poplin at mnhn.fr
To: bonetools at listserv.niif.hu
Subject: Re: [Bonetools] crossbows and flees


  
    
  
  
    Dear Marloes Rijkelijkhuizen,

    

    it's really a pleasure to come back to you after having been visited
    by a Nymph two nights ago. She told me to beg you for the diameter
    of the holes. I ask you also for the diameter of the whole thing :
    if it's something as 4 - 5 cm, the dimension of holes is about 1 cm,
    which a little bit too much for the thing I am thinking of. Please,
    tell me...

    

    And : what is the context ?

    

    Your's

    

    

    Le 26/11/2013 14:37, Marloes a écrit :
    
      
      Dear all,

         

        Two questions:

         

        - Does anyone has any references or datings for medieval antler
        crossbow nuts?

         

        - Objects like the attached picture are often described as
        flee/licecatchers. It is said that inside a cotton ball with
        honey and blood was put to trap the flees/lice. It was hung on a
        dress or put inside a wig. Does anyone have references for these
        items or for this explanation?

         

        Best wishes,

        Marloes

      
      

      
      

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