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Antoine Martineau-Rousseau's et al. "Commercial Standards for the Marketing of Wild Fur" Book
Antoine Martineau-Rousseau's et al. "Commercial Standards for the Marketing of Wild Fur" Book details proper pelt handling in accordance with the accepted commercial standards. This 95 page book is a collaborative effort of Antoine Martineau-Rousseau, Pierre-Yves Collin, Gaetan Fournier, Andre Blais and Roch Lessard. It contains detailed information and many pictures teaching and showing proper fur handling techniques. Chapters are:
- Introduction
- Using Adequate Equipment
- Production Cycle of Wild Furs
- Collecting and Transporting Captures
- Tools Used for Pelt Handling
- Preparation of Captures for Pelting
- Pelting (Skinning)
- Explanation of Pictograms used for the Themes
- Themes in Terms of Species
- Repairing Pelts and the Particularities of Boarding
- Pelt Maturity Chart
- Drying Conditions and Particularities
- Storing, Shipping and Transporting of Furs
- A Technician's Point of View on Grading and Valuing Fur
- Board Sizes
- Expert Tips and Advice
- Fur Shed and Tools
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