05-31-2006, 06:58 PM
Quote:"Are you following Graham's reconstruction?"
As far as I know, the reconstruction closely follows published material on the Corbridge finds.
Graham Summer reproduces a brass and Iron corbridge based on a fresco from the house of Nero in Roman Military Clothing 1. This is the first time I've ever seen someone make one. Looks great.
Quote:"Also, your tunica has sleeves right? Are the clavi sewn on or woven in? They look fantastic. "
See the Snappy Soldiers Tunic Pleat thread, as there is a mound of information about tunic blousing. Sleeves are accepted, I think. The clavii are woven, but I, and others, are working with Cacaius to produce woven in clavii.
Sleeves are definitely seen in the statuary. I will be reconstructing my tunic with sleeves as I think it would help prevent chafing.
The clavi look great. So they are woven but sewn on, right? How did you sew them on?
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