Category Archives: Historical Clothing and Equipment

Claddagh ring

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

  I wear a silver ring at Rendevous.  It is of ancient Irish design and it is a replica of a North American fur trade artifact.  My ring looks like this:   An original symbol of the “Fisher Kings” of … Continue reading →

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Saddle Holsters

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

In his painting entitled “Walker and wife”, Alfred Jacob Miller depicts a set of saddle holsters with bear hide flaps over the pommel of Joseph R. Walker’s saddle.  The following photos depict my re-creation of these holsters.  A special “Thank … Continue reading →

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