Leather Shot Bags & Accouterments for the French & Indian War.

Leather Shot Bags & Accouterments for the French & Indian War.
Welcome to my Blog! My name is Darrel Lang and I specialize in the Replication of Leather shot bags & Accouterments made in the colonies by the harness and saddle maker of the18th century. All items are hand sewn using waxed linen thread, dyed, then treated with neatsfoot oil & bee’s wax. The leather used is of veg. tanned cow hide 2-3 or 4-5 oz. weight. Other materials used are pig skin, period correct linens for the 18th century and iron or brass buckles. Please take a look at what I have to offer. Thank you!

August 17, 2015

Heart Bag #30

Finished Heart shaped bag, the strap is adjusted by the use of a button and the tongue of the strap is held in place in the back of the bag. Small outside pocket. Hand sewn, the bag is 6 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" deep, the small outside pocket is 5"w x 3'D
Made from 3/4 oz veg tanned leather dyed a dark brown and treated with neats-foot oil and bee's wax. the strap is 1" wide and is adjustable with a copper button.