Use for pelts, usually sable or marten, commonly mounted with decorated heads and paws of crystal or gold ornamented with gems. Worn either around the neck and shoulders, suspended by a chain from a girdle, or carried in the hand. Popular in Europe during the 16th century and may have been used to attract fleas and lice away from the wearer.
AAT
3000261014
flea furs
flea-furs
fur stoles
furs, flea
furs, jewelled
furs, neck
jewelled furs
neck furs
stoles, fur
13yrs ago
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