FUR FACTS 55 



Remember that dyed furs are not as valuable as the natural 

 colored furs, to the extent that the furrier would not think of dyeing 

 a fine mink, but he would dye an off colored mink. Therefore, 

 relatively speaking natural colored furs are worth more than dyed 

 furs. In buying a fur garment find out whether it is dyed or not, 

 and if there is any doubt about it, examine the pelt side of the fur 

 as heretofore described. Some furs are bought for comfort and 

 warmth. Some furs are bought to set off the woman's natural grace 

 and charm, and the purpose for which the furs are to be used should 

 be taken into consideration, and the kind of fur purchased that will 

 best answer the particular purpose. Softness, quality, and color 

 are the things that go to make up the high priced furs, and the more 

 beautiful the skins the more valuable; therefore, in buying fine furs 

 like Russian sable and fine silver fox one pays for beauty rather 

 than wear for the reason that a fur like raccoon will outwear any 

 sable or silver fox two to one. 



