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Fat-liquoring

Scope note

Filling the fibers of light leather, such as that used for gloves, with an emulsion of oils or grease and water to make the fibers water-repellent and flexible; distinguished from "currying," which is introducing fatty substances into heavy leather.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220684

Broader Terms used

dressing (leather process)

Created

13yrs ago

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