Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 120
onqueror. The engraving on the preceding page represents a carving-knife of the six-teenth century, preserved in the Louvre, at Paris. The handle is of ivory,and the part of the blade immediately adjoining to it is enriched with giltornaments. On the blade is inscribed the benedictio met/see, or… … SHOOTING AT THE BUTT. OPULAR traditions and the legendaryballads of former days have contributedmuch towards keeping up an interestfor the ancient practice of the bow.In the time of the Edwards and theHenries, the myght of the realme o fEnglonde stode upon archeres. Infact, the battles of Crecy and…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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