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detected by blowing aside the hair and examining the base. Pointing: Red and white fox are often treated to simulate the more expensive silver fox. The pelts are first dyed black and then “pointed” by trimming white badger hairs to the correct length, dipping the ends in glue and attaching these as near the skin as possible. Staying: Fine furs are often “stayed” to prevent strain on the skins and to keep seams from ripping. It is done by stitching the skins to a high quality cloth lining by regular rows of stitches about an inch apart.

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Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 64

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97

Untitled Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 64

Untitled Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 64

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