Xmarkers get medieval at Higgins Armory Museum

[tulloch]

I think she said it weighed 27 lbs. We are from left to right, Boarder Reiver, Tulloch, Bluescelt and Spartan Tartan.

[tulloch]

The museum is a treasure. Bluescelt and I remember going there decades ago as kids. I went in 5th grade - Ms. Wisneski's class from Woodstock Elementary School. I never forgot it. I have returned three times - twice in the last two years to see the program on the Celts. The woman who does the lecture / demonstration is nice, articulate and friendly. The museum, sadly, will close because of lack of a sufficient endowment. The collection is being transferred to the Worcester Art Museum after December 31st of this year.

I will be traveling in some days to Glasgow and its environs. This was another opportunity to explore the qualities of my new iphone as a camera. The results are pleasing. Photos follow:

[cessna152towser]

Great pics, and a guid gangin kilted rabble. Its a shame though that the museum has to close.

[Bluescelt]

She was dressed as Boudica.

[tulloch]

This is a suit of armor belonging to the Earl of Pembroke - made in Milan about 1560:

[tulloch]

This was Sir Bob the Braggard:
He was noted for exaggerating the size of his mustache and his waste disposal chute:

[tulloch]

These are a couple guys who argued and were told to 'take it outside.'

[tulloch]

A suit of armor from Germany about 1560:

[tulloch]

Some helmets - German made:
1490:
1560:
1590:

[tulloch]

This was a shirt of chain mail from Ottoman Turkey - about 1550 the rings were all stamped with names of god and prophets: