MUFF, fur
H1999.73
Fur muff. The"roll" section of muff is made from grey-fawn satin, lined with thick padding for warmth. Attached around the outside of muff are whole skins of a mink or ferret like creature, in six rows. 6 heads of are lined up along one section of muff. They have black plastic nose, and brown plastic eyes. Paws have been retained in skins. Fur is grey-brown, with flecks of white. Twelve tails, six at either side of muff. Tails are dark brown, bushy. Skins have been attached to have of muff, other half just hangs down loosely. Underside of skins are cream fur.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1999.73 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Oct 2002 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1997 |
| Credit: | WA Museum Collection |
Material
| Fur | fur, plastic, cotton | 0 - Whole |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 410mm |
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| length | 480mm |
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| height | 90mm |
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