The Sportman’s Vade-Mecum for the Himalayas; containing notes on Shooting, Outfit, Camp, Equipment, Sporting, Yarns, etc. (1891)
J., K. C. A. · Horace Cox (London) · leaf 47
88 THE SPORTSMAN’S VADE-MECUM five loops (2, 2, 2, D), to enable pegs to be put through to keep up the sid-s of the bath, if they are inclined to collapse. All the sewing must be done with a strong needle and spunyarn, or double pack-thread ; no awl can be used, as it will cut the canvas, making … so many leaks, for the canvas can hardly expand evouyh tv fill them, though it will close tight around the needle holes. The basin and bucket may be similarly made; single canvas will be sufficient for the former, double for the latter. The bath would take 6ft. by 8ft. canvas ............…
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