I doubt VERY MUCH that is Buffalo ! That is just a blanket term museums use since they don't know hide types. The closeup looks like Elk and would be far superior for Coat purposes. Buffalo with the hair on is a different story.
Thanks for the comment Anonymous, But that isn't a small county museum. I'm sure someone was able to authenticate the Buffalo, perhaps an area out of view in the presented photographs shows a better representation of the actual hide used. They may even have documentation.
I know the term "Buffalo" was applied to this Coat before the Museum acquired it. Granted, the hole in the shoulder area does appear to be a lofty grain, (such as Buffalo) but I have a group of up close photos of this Coat and those show a smooth grain to the surface, such as Elk. I've worked with both hide types and you noticed each has it's own distinct qualities.
I doubt VERY MUCH that is Buffalo ! That is just a blanket term museums use since they don't know hide types. The closeup looks like Elk and would be far superior for Coat purposes. Buffalo with the hair on is a different story.
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ReplyDeleteBut that isn't a small county museum.
I'm sure someone was able to authenticate the Buffalo, perhaps an area out of view in the presented photographs shows a better representation of the actual hide used.
They may even have documentation.
I know the term "Buffalo" was applied to this Coat before the Museum acquired it. Granted, the hole in the shoulder area does appear to be a lofty grain, (such as Buffalo) but I have a group of up close photos of this Coat and those show a smooth grain to the surface, such as Elk. I've worked with both hide types and you noticed each has it's own distinct qualities.
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ReplyDeleteYou should contact the Museum, I'm sure they've been waiting for you to help with the correction.
I'm picking up a hint of snark here. Why would you take that route ?
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