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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
The tail hair from any of several small weasel-like animals of the family ''Mustelidae''. White hairs are obtained from the tails of the Asiatic fitch (''Mustela eversmanni'') native to Asia and Continental Europe. Also known as a ferret, tan or black hairs are produced by the European fitch (''Mustela putorius''). Marten, or sable hairs are obtained from the Russian fitch (Martes zibellina).  Fitch hairs are usually mixed with bristle or camel hair for flat-sided writing brushes. These hairs have also been used by fishermen for fly tying.
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The tail hair from any of several small weasel-like animals of the family ''Mustelidae''. White hairs are obtained from the tails of the Asiatic fitch (''Mustela eversmanni'') native to Asia and Continental Europe. Also known as a ferret, tan or black hairs are produced by the European fitch (''Mustela putorius''). Marten, or sable hairs are obtained from the Russian fitch (''Martes zibellina'').  Fitch hairs are usually mixed with bristle or camel hair for flat-sided writing brushes. These hairs have also been used by fishermen for fly tying.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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European polecat; foul marten; ferret; iltis (Deut.); Asiatic fitch (white fitch -Mustela eversmanni); European fitch (black fitch, polecat, Polish fitch-''Mustela putorius''); Russian fitch (''Martes zibellina'': black sable, Russian sable, marten)
 
European polecat; foul marten; ferret; iltis (Deut.); Asiatic fitch (white fitch -Mustela eversmanni); European fitch (black fitch, polecat, Polish fitch-''Mustela putorius''); Russian fitch (''Martes zibellina'': black sable, Russian sable, marten)
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Length = 3-4 cm (1.5-1.7 inches)
 
Length = 3-4 cm (1.5-1.7 inches)
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
 
* Zora Sweet Pinney, 'A Handle on the Terms used for Artists' Brushes', unpublished glossary, 1999
 
* Zora Sweet Pinney, 'A Handle on the Terms used for Artists' Brushes', unpublished glossary, 1999
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* F. Kidd, ''Brushmaking Materials'', Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957
 
* F. Kidd, ''Brushmaking Materials'', Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: polecat" Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.    [Accessed October 16, 2003].
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: polecat"  [Accessed October 16, 2003].
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 11:59, 18 October 2020

Pine Marten

Description

The tail hair from any of several small weasel-like animals of the family Mustelidae. White hairs are obtained from the tails of the Asiatic fitch (Mustela eversmanni) native to Asia and Continental Europe. Also known as a ferret, tan or black hairs are produced by the European fitch (Mustela putorius). Marten, or sable hairs are obtained from the Russian fitch (Martes zibellina). Fitch hairs are usually mixed with bristle or camel hair for flat-sided writing brushes. These hairs have also been used by fishermen for fly tying.

Synonyms and Related Terms

European polecat; foul marten; ferret; iltis (Deut.); Asiatic fitch (white fitch -Mustela eversmanni); European fitch (black fitch, polecat, Polish fitch-Mustela putorius); Russian fitch (Martes zibellina: black sable, Russian sable, marten)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Length = 3-4 cm (1.5-1.7 inches)

Resources and Citations

  • Zora Sweet Pinney, 'A Handle on the Terms used for Artists' Brushes', unpublished glossary, 1999
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 124
  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  • F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957

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