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hair, when dyed, the Indian women embroider 

 garments.'' 



The leather is serviceable for tents, clothing, 

 dog harness, etc. "The capotes, gowns, firebags, 

 mittens, moccasins, and trousers made of it," 

 writes Mr. Ross, "are often richly ornamented 

 with quills and beads, and when new look very 

 neat and becoming. ... To obtain thread the 

 fibers of the sinews are separated and twisted into 

 the required sizes. The moose furnishes the best 

 quality of this article, which is used by the natives 

 to sew both leather and cloth, to make rabbit 

 snares, and to weave into fishing nets. Sinews 

 can be boiled down into an excellent glue or size." 



