SEA OTTER PELT

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

SEA OTTER PELT

Entry/Object ID

93.39.1.1

Description

A sea otter (enhydra lutris) pelt obtained from the California Department of Fish and Game and tanned by The Custom Tannery, Inc. of Santa Clara, California. Consists of the complete skin of the animal, tanned on the underside and with the dark brown fur on the top. The facial area, paws and tail are also included. The pelt is in good condition with little evidence of wear or damage. None

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pelt

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Material, Animal

Nomenclature Class

Leather, Horn & Shellworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Search Terms

Leather, Horn, Shellworking T & E, Pelt, California. Department of Fish and Game, Custom Tannery, Inc., Sea otter--California, Sea otter skin industry