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Description: | Model illustrating the sewing pattern in boats of Dynastic Egypt, with sequence noted. A model giving a hypothetical reconstruction of sewing pattern of Dynastic Egyptian boats, as illustrated in paintings of sewn boats in King Sahure's mortuary temple at Abusir, the Fifth Dynasty complex just north of Saqqara. It is based on a reconstruction by Bj�rn Landstr�m. The model shows the sequence of sewing, producing a zig-zag pattern inboard and a zig-zag pattern with horizontal stitches outboard. This model is one of thirteen presented to the museum by Professor AHJ Prins.
Museum neg: C9289/25 | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Subjects: | patterns (guides) sewing equipment | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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