String material of Pope and Young era?

[skychief]

What material was used for strings back then?

Not sure when dacron came along.

[LBR]

I think it was mostly silk or linen?  Dacron was trademarked in 1951.

[Cavscout9753]

In Pope's book he mentions linen. I'm sure like all things there were radicals out there trying different things, but I think linen was an industry standard.

[skychief]

Thanks guys

[JamesV]

Don't know if it is still available but in the 60's I used waxed linen carpet thread and made strings.

James

[Jakeemt]

In "Hunting With The Bow and Arrow" pope notes that he uses #12 Barbours Linen. He apparently made string up to 90 strands.