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FISHER .—See also:Size 30X12 in., tail 12 to 18 in. See also:long, the largest of the See also:martens; has a dark shaded deep underwool with See also:fine, glossy, dark and strong See also:top See also:hair 2 in. or more long . Best obtained from See also:British See also:America . The tails are almost See also:black and make up most handsomelyinto trimmings, muffs, &c . Tails worked separately in these forms are as See also:rich and fine and more durable than any other See also:fur suitable for a like purpose . The fur of the skin itself is something like a dark silky See also:raccoon, but is not as attractive as the tails . Value 12S. to 465 . |
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