ANGORA GOAT SKINS. 



N Angora goat skin differs considerably 

 from the skin of the common goat. 

 In the first place the Angora skin is 

 covered with more or less mohair ; 

 and in the second place, the texture 

 of the skin itself is different. The skin of the 

 common goat is firm, and the different layers are so 

 closely united that they cannot be separated. The 

 layers of the Angora skin are not so closely united, 

 and the skin is slightly fluffy. The outer layer of 

 this skin peels off when it is used. The Angora skin 

 is valuable both with the fleece on and without it. 

 Its principle value, however, is with the fleece on. 

 After the skins have been properly tanned, they are 

 used for rugs, robes, trimmings, and imitating various 

 furs. When ladies' and children's Angora furs are in 

 style, these skins become very valuable for this pur- 

 pose. One skin has cut $17.00 worth of trimming at 

 wholesale. Of couree, the value of the skins depends 

 upon the quality and character of the mohair with 

 which the skins are covered, and their size. Large, 

 well covered skins are always scarce and command 

 good prices. They are worth from 11.00 to 12. 00 each. 



