Hunting bag construction question

[Nailcreek]

I'm curious how "hair-on" flaps are constructed; is the tanned hide which continues to have hair backed with anything, edged with leather?  Could someone point me to resources which might show how it was -and is - done?

Thanks!

[hawkeye]

Hello, I have mine covered in front with 3-4 oz vegtan leather, inside lined with pillow ticking and border with thin leather

[EricEwing]

I'm curious how "hair-on" flaps are constructed; is the tanned hide which continues to have hair backed with anything, edged with leather?  Could someone point me to resources which might show how it was -and is - done?

Thanks!

if you share some specific examples we can better analyze and break it down for you

[Dale Halterman]

I have an original bag from Hardy County in West Virginia with the flap and front of the pouch tanned with the hair on. Neither have linings or edgings.

Not to say all were made that way, just one example.

Dale H

[hawkeye]

I made this bag Hawkeye

[Frank Barker]

Dale, would you consider showing us some pictures of your Hardy Co. pouch. I live in WV and the bags I make are of Appalachia design or style. Original West Virginia pouches are few and far between. Thank You and Kind Regards.
Frank Barker

[Dale Halterman]

Frank, I posted some pictures a few years ago. Here is a link to the old thread:

 https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=60027.msg601149#msg601149

Dale H

[Frank Barker]

Thank you Dale for sending me this link to your Hardy Co. pouch. There are some WV pouches in the Arts and Cultural Center at the Capitol Building in Charleston and some of them have this extra long flap like yours. From what I have seen of Appalachian bags this long flap is quite common. If you ever get a chance to visit there it is well worth the time to look through their collection. Thanks Again and Kind Regards
Frank Barker