Leather Conservation - The Black Prince's Shield

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Thank you for this. I find it absolutely fascinating to be able to see these items and to watch the experts conserving them.

shield? like in a battle? or something to hang on the wall?
who is the black prince? when was this shield made?

Please continue making these “insider” videos with details we’d otherwise never know or appreciate. It is also wonderful to hear the names and details of the craftsmen and lesser known people connected to these beautiful artifacts. Thanks very much!

Very interesting

Are you kidding me? You actually have the black prince’s shield? Wow!

So funny. I have watch a couple of things now about the "black prince" but didn't know his name until now.
His name name being Edward Plantagenet makes him a however many grandfather of mine. Because I do know he had plantagenet kings as ancestors.
My aunt was doing the research on ancesty and somehow all the info got deleted so it will take years and years to get everything back sadly.

will it still rot if you put it in a vacuum chamber?

Sería genial que pudieran recrear la fabricación de este escudo, usando las técnicas tradicionales de esa época.
Saludos.

Amazing work. Must be amazing starting work in the morning and having something like that in front of you!

Yep, Edward was a brother. Hahahaha.....white folks crack me up. Edward Plantangenet was a so called black man. He wasnt called black because of his acts. More hidden history about YOU aka "black" man.

Even though I am an American I still admire this!!

The music at beginning sounds like something that plays on dramatic movie DVD Menu.

If I had it all to do over again, I'd take the courses necessary to do the sort of historical restorations shown here. Having been a dedicated Anglophile all my life, from mid-teens to the present, I believe preserving these priceless links to England's historical past would be a very satisfying vocation. I've nothing but the deepest respect for these protectors of England's illustrious Past. All the more important now that the UK's Present and Future are SO far from being illustrious...

Each of these fine videos brings me back to one of life’s most vibrant places. It is indeed vibrant because of the preservers who daily solve complex puzzles without manuals. Thomas Becket would undoubtedly be quite proud. Chaucer would be as well. The stained glass is also a treasure because of the people that lovingly keep it that way. The mysterious black knight would feel most honored by all this attention. Generations not yet born will be blessed by this excellent craftsmanship.

It's nice to know that these relics and the history and techniques that gave us them are at least not totally forgotten.

Would have liked to see more of the shield and less of the restorers.

Great job Ladies. You are doing a very important job for future generations! Thank you - as always, (the videos are too short :)
Was this shield a ceremony item because it looks not very protective and stabil for fighting. I know Edward was almost killed in both battles, Crecy and Poitiers, and I can not believe this shield being his only protection.
What is your website please?

I fap to this.

Very interesting.  Respect to the people involved in the restoration and preservation of this important artefact.