Fur
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Encyclopedia Britannica (11th ed.) article on fur, pages 346-356. It distinguishes fur from overhair and from wool, and separates staple fur used for felting from fancy fur used on the pelt. It covers the history of fur use, the fur trade (companies, London auctions, fairs), an alphabetical list of fur-bearing animals with size, qualities, uses and prices, dressing methods in different countries, linings made from pieces, and care and storage against moths. A closing table rates the durability and weight of furs used for rugs and foot-sacks.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1911
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 12
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