Country Hides and Skins. 
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the ripping-open cuts are clearly shown in figures 20 and 21 by clotted 
lines. The outlines show the resulting correct pattern or appearance 
Fig. 19. — This illustration and fig. 18 show the correct cuts from the belly line to 
the fore and hind legs, respectively. In making a good pattern these cuts are very 
important. In this connection study figs. 20 and 21. 
of the hide when spread out flat. The contrasting points in pattern 
and trim are shown in figures 22 and 23. These diagrams should be 
carefully compared, observing the irregular edges and the shape of 
