[Regia-NA] Re: Roland's Letter to the North Americans Part 1

[Cory Nielsen]

We also have a professional cobbler here in the Portland group. Of course, 
he works with modern shoes for a living, but he seems pretty good with 
turnshoes as well. Because of his work and/or influence, every member of our 
group has or will soon have hand-made turnshoes. :) 

Cory 

VIKING@inthedanelaw.fsnet.co.uk writes: 

> I think Ana is on this e-group...she is a very good shoemaker (although the perfectionist in her makes her be too critical on her results) and good source of info.  If you ask nicely, I'm sure she would be happy to answer questions.  :o)  Ana are you out there?  (waves from across The Pond)
> Bill 
> 
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> 
> 
> Message date : Oct 17 2003, 04:47 PM 
> From : Wulfhere se Treowryhta 
> To : list-regia-na@lig.net 
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> Subject : Re: [Regia-NA] Roland's Letter to the North Americans Part 1 
>> On general observation, shoes are one area that you 
>> seem to have some difficulty with, but that will come 
>> with time. There are shoes makers out there who have 
>> just yet to get to grips with period turnshoes.  
>> 
> 
> This is an area of interest for me. I made a pair that, from an 
> authenticity standard, might be suspect because the pattern is not from 
> an archaeological find. From a methodology standpoint and certainly 
> appearance, I think I'm good. Keep in mind it's the first pair I've 
> ever made.  
> 
> Jennifer,  
> 
> Care to comment?  
> 
> I sent Jennifer a pair that were undersized for me. If there is a 
> need and it looks like I have a skill set that can help out, I'll be 
> glad to pursue and try to get good shoes out to the populous. In 
> exchange for gold or goods, of course. Regia has a firm grasp on what 
> they like. If someone cares to feed me information on pattern, style 
> and archaeology on the "standard" Regia shoe I can make better 
> decisions faster.  
> 
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