03-22-2009, 08:47 PM
It may be the case that the short pteruges, which really are just an extension of the solid tube, are made from the same material and are relatively stiff.
The longer pteruges which sometimes appear flacid, seem to be made of a flexible material such as linen or thin leather, and facilitate sitting down.
The longer pteruges which sometimes appear flacid, seem to be made of a flexible material such as linen or thin leather, and facilitate sitting down.
John Conyard
York
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