Friday, November 29, 2013

I have just taken an order for my third hunting pouch. It too will be 18th century styled bag with a bit of a native American influence. My second bag is still for sale with a price of $95.00 with shipping included. It is ready to go and will be shipped immediately upon receipt of funds. If you are looking for a Christmas gift or a new bag for Pennsylvania's late season this is the one!-Rev. Christopher

Monday, November 18, 2013

Native American Inspired Bag- SOLD

Even a cursory perusal of early hunting pouches will show a native influence no matter who carried the bag. This bag is the second that I have completed and is made from soft cowhide and is not lined. there is no buckle on this strap and it hangs almost to my waist as a 6' tall man. I can add a buckle or extend/shorten the strap at your command. The strap is now approximately 44" long. All stitches are hand sewn and I use only flax thread. The leather is covered with a proprietary  dressing to both protect and serve as waterproofing The large beaver tail styled flap has been stitched with frontier folk art that is also reminiscent of the floral patterns of the Great Lakes tribes. The red dyed deer hair and tin cones lend a native influence as well. The bag is decorated with a scallop along it's upper edge as well as an inner pocket sized for your smaller tools. The bag is 9" wide and 8 1/2" tall. . All seams are covered and the flap is both scalloped and fringed.  Did I mention it's hand stitched? This bag took me more than 25 hours from start to finish. This bag will come with a warranty card that gives the owner a lifetime repair promise. If you wreck it, I will fix it. All you have to do is pay shipping!  The card will also state that this is bag number two from Dumb Dutchmen Leather. I would like $95.00 for the bag. Contact me for details and payment procedures.

Friday, November 15, 2013

My first bag for sale.- SOLD

This is the first bag that I have made. It is made from cowhide and lined with pillow ticking. All stitches are hand sewn and I use only flax thread. The leather is covered with a proprietary dressing to both protect and serve as waterproofing. The design is stitched into the front flap and is illustrative of early frontier folk art. The bag is dyed dark and there is no shine to betray you in the woods to hostile eyes whether they be animal or human!! The buckle adjusts the strap to fit where you like your bag to ride. Some folks like it high almost under their arm and some a little lower. I prefer a bag without a buckle that hangs at my waist. The bag is 9" wide and 8 1/2" tall. The inside pocket is sized to hold your smaller shooting tools, a smaller ball bag, patches or what have you. All seams are covered and the flap is both scalloped and fringed.  Did I mention it's hand stitched? This bag took me more than 20 hours from start to finish. I would like to sell it for $95.00 and shipping is included. This bag will come with a warranty card that gives the owner a lifetime repair promise. If you wreck it, I will fix it. All you have to do is pay shipping!  The card will also state that this is bag number one from Dumb Dutchmen Leather. There will never be another number one. Contact me for details and payment procedures.

This is the opening post of the Dumb Dutchman Leather Company. I make hunting pouches that are styled after the 18th and early 19th century. I also make leather accoutrements such as flint wallets, market wallets, cows knees and more. I would love to work with you to make a pouch that is styled to fit your persona and style.