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1899.29.1

Archer's finger guard for drawing bowstring. [SB [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]

1899.29.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Archer's finger guard for drawing bowstring. [SB [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Archer's finger guard for drawing bowstring. The finger guard is made from leather and has three guards consisting of cylinders of leather which are attached by strips of leather to a strap. The strap has been perforated and has a metal buckle attached. [SB [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source William Downing Webster
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Metal, Process Stitched, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 21 mm, Length: max 191 mm, Width: max 67 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.29.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Wristguard, Archery Accessory

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