James Rogers 2011

A civilian shoulder pouch, ca.1700 as purchased from a colonial harness maker or saddler

The button is an original late 17th century gasback style button. The buckle is all handmade by me based on period originals from my study. The buckle is set to be worn across the chest of a right handed user, being reminicent of the baldric style. The pouch is a very thin weight, all vegetable tanned calf that is used in double thickness so as to create "pouches" or veins for stuffing tow for form. This design idea was taken from a 17th century bandolier type pouch. It has an internal divider so as to separate shot from ball as is written about in more than one 18th century account.

Copy and photos by James Rogers.