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care exercised in the initial stages of the preparation of the 

 skins or when they are being " unhaired," that is, having the over 

 or coarse hair combed out and off from the fur. This is done 

 by reducing the thickness of the skin, and by heating it to 

 such a point that the roots of the fur are not loosened, while 

 those of the coarse hirsute growth are. If this operation is .not 

 performed with perfect uniformity the skins will never have a 

 smooth or handsome appearance, but will always look rumpled and 

 rulEed, never mind how skilfully they may subsequently be dyed. 



