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[[File:Skunk3wp2.jpg|thumb|Skunk ''Mephitis mephitis'']] | [[File:Skunk3wp2.jpg|thumb|Skunk ''Mephitis mephitis'']] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 18 October 2020
Description
Fibers obtained from the tails of the North American skunk (Mephitis mephitis) and the South American skunk (Coneaptus mephitu). The long white or black guard hairs have been used for paint brushes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
polecat; zorrino; sorino; wood pussy; North American skunk (Mephitis mephitis); South American skunk (Coneaptus mephitu); stinkdyr (Dan.); Skunk (Deut., Ned.); zorrino (Esp.); mouffette (Fr.); (It.); stinkdieren (Ned.); stinkdyrene (Nor.); skunkar (Sven.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Cross section of butt end is circular becoming flattened and twisted further along the hair.
Additional Images
Skunk hair
Skunk hair
Resources and Citations
- F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957
- Zora Sweet Pinney, 'A Handle on the Terms used for Artists' Brushes', unpublished glossary, 1999
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: skunk" [Accessed October 16, 2003].