Morning All.
A question regarding fletches. The (medieval) English used Goose Feather (amongst others) for feather fletching of their arrows.
What species type of Goose was used for the feathers and does anyone have a good reference for the colour? Yes there are comment, etc. about the fletches being white or grey however I am seeking something a bit more definitive.
The Grey Goose Wing. What Goose?
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The Grey Goose Wing. What Goose?
Grahame.
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"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
Re: The Grey Goose Wing. What Goose?
Hi Grahame,
you could try this website where they sell feathers - grey goose included.
http://www.rainbowfeatherco.com/Goose.htm
There is a photo mid way down the page of three goose feather, one of which they claim is a "grey" goose.
Hope it helps.
you could try this website where they sell feathers - grey goose included.
http://www.rainbowfeatherco.com/Goose.htm
There is a photo mid way down the page of three goose feather, one of which they claim is a "grey" goose.
Hope it helps.