The Furrier's Friend & Adviser on Dressing and Tanning of Fur Skins and Hides

by Gottfried F. Ott

Overview

"Ott was esteemed one of the greatest fur dyers, either in England or America." -Fur Trade Review, 1910
"Ott has 54 years' experience in all branches of the fur trade." -Fur-fish-game, 1911

In 1922, Gottfried F. Ott (1846-1925), an expert furrier published the short 20-page how-to book "The Furrier's Friend & Adviser on Dressing and Tanning of Fur Skins and Hides."

In this book Ott's vast knowledge and experience have been tabulated for the benefit of furriers, making the book a monument to the man's genius as an expert in the fur industry.

Ott's usefull guidebook includes the following topics:

• SKINNING AN ANIMAL
• TANNING HIDES
• TANNING PROCESSES NO. (1) to (9)
• Tanning Snakes, Eel and Alligator Skins
• Tanning With Salt, Alum and Gambier
• Dressing Fur Skins
• Beaver, Otter, Nutria and Seal Skins
• Muskrat Dressing
• Grinding a Fleshing or Shaving Knife
• Using the Shaving Knife
• Grease Paste
• Drum
• Skin Beating Machine
• Deodorizing Fur Skins
• Dressing Fur Skins on a Large Scale
• Machines
• New York Way of Dressing Muskrats
• Tanning Rabbit Skins For Dyeing
• Chinchilla Dressing

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185816905
Publisher:	Far West Travel Adventure
Publication date:	08/14/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	213 KB

About the Author

In 1922, Gottfried F. Ott (1846-1925), an expert furrier published the short 20-page how-to book "The Furrier's Friend & Adviser on Dressing and Tanning of Fur Skins and Hides."

Editorial Reviews

"Ott has 54 years' experience in all branches of the fur trade."

Fur-fish-game, 1911 - N/A