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| − | [[File:Peccarywp2.jpg|thumb|Collared peccary | + | [[File:Peccarywp2.jpg|thumb|Collared peccary ''Dicotyles tajacu'']] |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The processed skin from a piglike hoofed mammal of the genus Tayassu. Peccary are native to Central and South America (particularly Brazil and Argentina). The skins are usually shaved to produce a thin, light-weight [ | + | The processed skin from a piglike hoofed mammal of the genus Tayassu. Peccary are native to Central and South America (particularly Brazil and Argentina). The skins are usually shaved to produce a thin, light-weight [[leather|leather]] for gloves. Peccary is chrome tanned to produce a durable, washable leather. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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piel de pecarí (Esp.);cuir de pécari (Fr.); pécari (Fr.) | piel de pecarí (Esp.);cuir de pécari (Fr.); pécari (Fr.) | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
Bristle holes occur in straight line groups of three. | Bristle holes occur in straight line groups of three. | ||
| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, ''Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology'', U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982 | * Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, ''Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology'', U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982 | ||
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* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | * | + | * American Leather Chemists Association Glossary at www.leatherchemists.org |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:13, 17 August 2020
Description
The processed skin from a piglike hoofed mammal of the genus Tayassu. Peccary are native to Central and South America (particularly Brazil and Argentina). The skins are usually shaved to produce a thin, light-weight Leather for gloves. Peccary is chrome tanned to produce a durable, washable leather.
Synonyms and Related Terms
piel de pecarí (Esp.);cuir de pécari (Fr.); pécari (Fr.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Bristle holes occur in straight line groups of three.
Resources and Citations
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- American Leather Chemists Association Glossary at www.leatherchemists.org