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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The pelt of a seal prepared as a smooth-grain, soft [ | + | The pelt of a seal prepared as a smooth-grain, soft [[leather|leather]]. Seal furs have dense fibers with occasional guard hairs that are usually plucked out. Sealskin was formerly used for book covers, clothing, and Inuit tents, but use has declined significantly in recent years. Seal products are currently banned in the US from sale and import. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
seal skin; seal fur; seal leather; pin seal; kid seal | seal skin; seal fur; seal leather; pin seal; kid seal | ||
| − | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | |
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Good durability. | Good durability. | ||
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:BeardedSealwp2.jpg|Bearded seal | ||
File:sealswp2.jpg|Seals | File:sealswp2.jpg|Seals | ||
File:Seal Skin Drying on Rack_USFW.jpg|Seal Skin Drying on Rack | File:Seal Skin Drying on Rack_USFW.jpg|Seal Skin Drying on Rack | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | == Resources and Citations == | |
| − | == | + | * Lévêque Élodie, Teasdale Matthew D., Fiddyment Sarah, Bro-Jørgensen Maiken Hemme, Spindler Luke, Macleod Ruairidh, Bougard François, Tange Olsen Morten and Collins Matthew, 'Hiding in plain sight: the biomolecular identification of pinniped use in medieval manuscripts', R. Soc. Open Sci. available at [https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241090 link] 2025. |
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 696 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 696 | ||
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* 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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* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
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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 | ||
| − | + | * Website: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Fur - states import and sale of seal products is currently banned in the US | |
| − | * Website | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 15 April 2025
Description
The pelt of a seal prepared as a smooth-grain, soft Leather. Seal furs have dense fibers with occasional guard hairs that are usually plucked out. Sealskin was formerly used for book covers, clothing, and Inuit tents, but use has declined significantly in recent years. Seal products are currently banned in the US from sale and import.
Synonyms and Related Terms
seal skin; seal fur; seal leather; pin seal; kid seal
Physical and Chemical Properties
Good durability.
Additional Images
Bearded seal
Seals
Seal Skin Drying on Rack
Resources and Citations
- Lévêque Élodie, Teasdale Matthew D., Fiddyment Sarah, Bro-Jørgensen Maiken Hemme, Spindler Luke, Macleod Ruairidh, Bougard François, Tange Olsen Morten and Collins Matthew, 'Hiding in plain sight: the biomolecular identification of pinniped use in medieval manuscripts', R. Soc. Open Sci. available at link 2025.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 696
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Fur - states import and sale of seal products is currently banned in the US