[Bonetools] crossbows and flees

[Steve Ashby]

Hi Marloes,

Heidi Luik is good on crossbow nuts.  I think  Arthur MacGregor published a
few pieces in the 70s and 80s too.  See his 'Bone, Antler, Ivory, and Horn'
for refs.

S


On 26 November 2013 13:37, Marloes <marloesrijkelijkhuizen at hotmail.com>wrote:

> 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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