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'Of the Art of Tanning Dogskins and Catskins etc' by John Beale

Reference number: RBO/3/4

Date: 17 February 1663

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Gives methods for tanning and what species of animal suit what product eg mastiffs' skins for boots and riding gloves because its strong leather

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RBO/3/4
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17 February 1663
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2 pages
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Manuscript

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John Beale

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John Beale, 'Of the Art of Tanning Dogskins and Catskins etc' by John Beale, 17 February 1663, RBO/3/4, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rbo_3_4/of-the-art-of-tanning-dogskins-and-catskins-etc-by-john-beale, accessed on 03 October 2024

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