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Mineral tanning

Scope note

Treating hides or skins with mineral salts to produce a very durable and highly water-repellent leather.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220733

Broader Terms used

tanning

Narrower Terms used

chrome tanning

Equivalent Terms used

mineral-tanned

Created

13yrs ago

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