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horsehair sample
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horsehair sample

mid 20th Century

A sample of Chinese horsehair. In the leather trade, horsehair brushes are used for polishing as they pick up dust well and do not scratch; they are also sold as domestic polishing brushes. Horsehai...

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pig bristle sample

mid 20th Century

Sample of Chinese pig bristle. Many different types of pig bristle were sold according to country of origin. Quality was assessed by length, straightness and softness. Pig bristle is chiefly used ...

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