Load Carrying Methods For Women.

Any pack or bag method used by men can also be used by women, but here are some images specifically of women carrying baggage.

Cordage and knots. 16th century.

Daniel Chodowieki 1764

ERHARD SCHOEN . LANSQUENET AND WIFE, C. 1535

French, 18th century.

Woman with large market wallet.

Author's medium sized market wallet made from linen cloth.

Oyster Seller using a pack basket, 18th century.

16th century camp follower.

Jacobites by Paul Sandby 1760.

A wood carrier using a pack frame.

Woman with pack basket. Attr. Basilius Grundmann 1726-1798.