Prepared Kelp
Item number E129983-0 from the National Museum of Natural History.
Item number E129983-0 from the National Museum of Natural History.
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Per June 30, 1888 invoice in accession file: "Specimen of giant kelp. This is prepared by the Indians for holding oil, which toughens the material, making it assume a leathery structure. When fully prepared it is as tough and as pliable as buck skin, and can be used for fancy work, such as pocket books and port-monnaes. Its manufacture has not been attempted, but this specimen shows its capabilities. If moistened it will show what can be done with it." Per June 18, 1888 Swan letter in accession file: "A piece of prepared kelp showing the possibilities of its commercial value. prepared by J.G. Swan".
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Per June 30, 1888 invoice in accession file: "Specimen of giant kelp. This is prepared by the Indians for holding oil, which toughens the material, making it assume a leathery structure. When fully prepared it is as tough and as pliable as buck skin, and can be used for fancy work, such as pocket books and port-monnaes. Its manufacture has not been attempted, but this specimen shows its capabilities. If moistened it will show what can be done with it." Per June 18, 1888 Swan letter in accession file: "A piece of prepared kelp showing the possibilities of its commercial value. prepared by J.G. Swan".
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