Handmade Waxed Ticking Bag #138

This is another unique, completely handmade and handsewn with waxed linen thread, cotton ticking, hunting or shooting bag. This is a very simple early style of bag. A bag that would have seen use in the 18th or early 19th centuries. The bag is made from aged heavy waxed cotton ticking. I used two ply in front and back for added strength. The flap is made from 3-4oz veg tanned cowhide. The straps are made from 4-5oz veg tanned cowhide. The bag measures 9 3/4 inches wide at the middle and 9 1/4 inches from top to bottom. The buckle strap measures 12 inches long, 1 1/4 inches wide, and features an aged solid brass buckle. The long strap measures 64 inches long, 1 1/4 inches wide, and features 9 holes for adjustment. The bag features include, an aged brass flat button and I have melted beeswax into the ticking for water resistance. I have given the bag and straps an aged look. Both have been stained dark brown. I used a period correct neatsfoot oil and beeswax conditioner for the finish.
Everything has been done completely by hand. It has been cut, sewn with waxed linen thread, dyed, and finished by hand, no machines or assembly line methods used at all just to save time.