Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor by Aldrete, Gregory S. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Introduction

The State of Linothorax Scholarship and Typologies of Greek Armor The Structure of This Book Methodology and Audience

1 Ancient Evidence for Linen Armor

Literary Sources Linen in the Ancient World Visual Sources

2 Structural Variants and Decorations on Type IV Armor

Structural Elements I: Shoulder Flaps Structural Elements II: Shoulder Flap Ties Structural Elements III: Pteruges Structural Elements IV: Scales, Bands, and Belts Decorative Elements I: Painted Designs Decorative Elements II: Color Distinctive Aspects of Etruscan Type IV Armor

3 What Material Was Used to Make Type IV Armor?

Leather versus Linen Construction Sewn versus Laminated Construction Composite Construction

4 Reconstructing the Linothorax

Developing a Basic Pattern Fabrics and Glues The Lamination Process Heroic Nudity and Armor Length Decoration Thickness

5 Arrow Test Methodology and Materials

Arrow Test Rationale Test Patches Arrows and Bows Arrow Test Procedure

6 Arrow Test Results

General Observations Less Significant Test Variables Hand-Produced versus Modern Linens Laminated versus Sewn and Quilted Different Arrowheads Depth of Penetration and Lethality of Injury Angled Shots Test Results Compared to Ancient Source Testimony Testing Other Types of Attacks Arrow versus Unarmored Warrior Arrow versus Test Patch: Test Result Tables Linen versus Metal Armor

7 Wearability Issues

Potential Vulnerability to Moisture Waterproofing Experiments Durability and Repair Range of Motion, Mobility, and Fit Heat, Weight, and Endurance

8 Economic and Social Considerations

Labor Required to Construct a Linothorax The Cost of Linen Armor Cost and Availability of Leather versus Linen Large-Scale Production Gender Issues

Conclusion Appendix. Database of Visual Sources for Type IV Armor

Black-Figure Vases White-Ground Technique Vases Red-Figure Vases Stone Sculptures and Reliefs Terracotta Sculptures and Reliefs Metal Objects Paintings

Notes Bibliography Index