Leather from the Past

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!

May 8, 2018

Virginia Shot Bag #51

This is my version of the Virginia bag that dates back to the early 1700. It's a one piece bag with a full inside divider. The flap is trimmed with pig and tooled with simple design of the period. The strap is 1" wide and adjusted with a button as the original did. The bag is made from 4/5 oz. veg. tanned leather dyed with vinagron and treated with neatsfoot oil and bee's wax. The bag is hand sewn with waxed linen thread. Bag size is 7" by 7"

Pair of Axes

A pair of small belt axes fitted to two shoulder carry sheaths.

May 7, 2018

Manning Fort Frederick

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair 2018

March 20, 2018

Leather Shot Flask

Shot Flask is made from 3oz. veg. tanned leather, hand stitched and dyed a dark brown and fitted with a brass spout.The strap is 1/2" wide and fitted with a brass buckle. The leather has been treated with neats foot oil and bee's wax.