Why leather? : the material and cultural dimensions of leather /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Other Authors:	Harris, Susanna (Editor), Veldmeijer, A. J. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden : Sidestone Press, [2014]
Subjects:	Archaeology > Methodology. Leather garments > History. Leather goods > History. Leatherwork > Conservation and restoration. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Preface; About the Authors; Introduction; Skin deep: an outline of the structureof different skins and how it influencesbehaviour in use; Cuir bouilli armour; Bespoke vellum: some unusual requests; Leather in the textile industry; Why leather in ancient Egyptianchariots?; Why wineskins?