> From: Joan Jurancich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > There is no "standard ell" that is recognized in all countries, > especially during these earlier periods. Depending upon your > location (and this varied even within some countries), the ell could > range from half a yard to around 1-1/4 yard. And it sometimes > differed depending upon what was being measured.
Cool, thank you. But to revert to my original question -- is there anyplace where the various known ells have been compiled for comparison and/or reference? You know, "English ell, 15th century, 1.25 modern yards; Icelandinc ell, 14th century, 19.5 modern inches," etc.? Thanks again, Lauren _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
