Difference between revisions of "Beaver fur"
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− | Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make [[leather clothing|clothing]] (jackets, coats, [[Leather pants - Leather trousers|trousers]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather shoes|shoes]]). The spread area of beavers is America, Canada and Siberia. Up to the middle of the 20th century, beavers were used in North America as a means of payment for trade with the Indians. The tails of the beaver are hairless. The leather of the beaver tail looks | + | Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make [[leather clothing|clothing]] (jackets, coats, [[Leather pants - Leather trousers|trousers]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather shoes|shoes]]). The spread area of beavers is America, Canada and Siberia. Up to the middle of the 20th century, beavers were used in North America as a means of payment for trade with the Indians. The tails of the beaver are hairless. The leather of the beaver tail looks like [[Reptile leather|reptile leather]] and was used in the time of the fur also as an alternative to [[crocodile leather]]. |
− | In Siberia, beavers were hunted so hard that only a few | + | In Siberia, beavers were hunted so hard that only a few remained at the beginning of the twentieth century. Since 1924, beavers were protected and the population grew again. |
− | In 1900 the beavers were almost extinct in some parts of Canada. After effective protective measures, it was again permitted after 1961 to hunt beavers to a limited extent. For the | + | In 1900 the beavers were almost extinct in some parts of Canada. After effective protective measures, it was again permitted after 1961 to hunt beavers to a limited extent. For the Indians, the flesh of the beaver is a food source. |
Revision as of 15:56, 12 November 2016
Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make clothing (jackets, coats, trousers, gloves, shoes). The spread area of beavers is America, Canada and Siberia. Up to the middle of the 20th century, beavers were used in North America as a means of payment for trade with the Indians. The tails of the beaver are hairless. The leather of the beaver tail looks like reptile leather and was used in the time of the fur also as an alternative to crocodile leather.
In Siberia, beavers were hunted so hard that only a few remained at the beginning of the twentieth century. Since 1924, beavers were protected and the population grew again.
In 1900 the beavers were almost extinct in some parts of Canada. After effective protective measures, it was again permitted after 1961 to hunt beavers to a limited extent. For the Indians, the flesh of the beaver is a food source.
Tensed beaver fur German leather museum in Offenbach.
Watch strap from the tail of a beaver (von Flat Iron Straps.)
Video about beaver fur
The production of beaver fur.
Additional information