The experience of the reconstruction of a historical outfit on a case of «paper helmet»

The article is devoted to the creation of step-by-step method of full-scale historical reconstruction of "paper helmet". The topicality of historical reconstructions is caused both by the necessity of studying history and by the increased need of society in visualization of history. The most complete is a full-scale reconstruction which allows you to restore not only the shape of the object, but also its manufacturing technology. The scientific research value of full-scale reconstruction is the verification of various theories. In order to adequately reproduce the historical prototype, it is necessary to have a reliable source and methodological base. Very important information about the "paper helmet" is contained in the works of A.V. Viskovatov, F.G. Solntsev, S. Gerberstein. According to A.V. Viskovatov "A paper hat is a headdress performing protective functions. They were quilted hats made of cloth, silk or paper (cotton) fabrics, with thick cotton or hemp filling". S. Gerberstein mentions "paper helmet" in this way: "By the protective properties, the "hat" was similar to the tegilyay - it did not give reliable protection, but nevertheless, according to the testimony of contemporaries, it could hold an arrow". The article describes a step-by-step methodology for creating a full-scale reconstruction which includes: A) Material selection. For the selection of materials, the main criterion was the description of Viskovatov and the search for modern analogues. The author chose the materials: cotton, linen, cotton fabrics, burlap, woolen threads treated with wax. B) Pattern of details. A pattern consisting of eight parts (four parts of the subtriangle form are assembled with a dome of a "paper helmet", two parts are used to make sidewalls, one part for a visor and another one - for neck protection), was constructed according to F.G. Solntsev taking into account the parameters of the author's head. C) Stitch detail. The form of quilting (a semicircle with a radius of 12.5 mm in staggered order) and size of the stitches are based on the exhibit No. 4463 "Paper Helmet" from The Armory Chamber. D) Assembling the parts. The stitching of the main parts and the lining was done according to the illustration of F.G. Solntsev. Reconstruction of the "paper helmet" corresponds to the characteristics of the original sample from The Armory Chamber and to a similar type of combat headers generally. In the course of the study were checked the F.G. Sontsev's illustrations and the protective properties of the replica. The created step-by-step method of full-scale historical reconstruction can be used not only for creating a "paper helmet", but also for creating other elements of a historical protective suit, where textile materials and quilting technology are used. Using such replicas is possible in scientific, pedagogical and commercial projects, for example: at museum exhibitions, when shooting movies, as a training manual, for organizing events, etc.

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