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Oil tanning

Scope note

Penetration of hides or skins with oil or other lipid-rich substances to produce a durable, soft-napped leather such as chamois.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212804

Broader Terms used

tanning

Created

13yrs ago

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