Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: white17]
#6439355
01/25/19 12:36 AM
01/25/19 12:36 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344 Maine, Aroostook
Posco
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344
Maine, Aroostook
|
I'm having a colonoscopy that day, but you can come along if you like As luck would have it, I'm having mine the same day. Maybe we could go...you know, dutch.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: Posco]
#6439406
01/25/19 02:09 AM
01/25/19 02:09 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,249 Alaska and Washington State
waggler
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,249
Alaska and Washington State
|
I wouldn't worry too much about the arsenic (if there is any) as long as you don't eat it the robe. Arsenic is a metal just like chromium is a metal, both have toxic compounds, I never hear anyone worrying about chrome tanned leather being toxic.
"My life is better than your vacation"
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: Golf ball]
#6439767
01/25/19 01:10 PM
01/25/19 01:10 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344 Maine, Aroostook
Posco
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344
Maine, Aroostook
|
Posco if you don’t mind me asking where did you find it ? Not at all. It came from my mothers side of the family. One of the big regrets I have is not asking more questions of family member about the origins of things. They're all gone now and so are the answers to my questions.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: Posco]
#6439815
01/25/19 02:15 PM
01/25/19 02:15 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 4,500 PA
PAskinner
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 4,500
PA
|
Would I be correct in thinking it looks like they cut the hump out and sewed the hide back together? I have been told the indians often tanned the bulls that way. Hump being very hard to thin and soften. If it was truly indian tanned it would be worth a lot to collectors.
Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: PAskinner]
#6439826
01/25/19 02:30 PM
01/25/19 02:30 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344 Maine, Aroostook
Posco
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 11,344
Maine, Aroostook
|
Would I be correct in thinking it looks like they cut the hump out and sewed the hide back together? I have been told the indians often tanned the bulls that way. Hump being very hard to thin and soften. Interesting that you mention that. In all of the years I've owned this thing, the first time I ever noticed that patch was this morning when I used the flash on my camera. It jumped right out at me. In normal light it doesn't show. A lot of these robes came out of Canada as well. It would be interesting to know if what you're saying is so.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: white17]
#6439827
01/25/19 02:30 PM
01/25/19 02:30 PM
|
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 10,529 MN
Steven 49er
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 10,529
MN
|
I'm having a colonoscopy that day, but you can come along if you like
What a crappy way to spend a day,
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: Posco]
#6439838
01/25/19 02:45 PM
01/25/19 02:45 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888 Mn
nightlife
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888
Mn
|
It is pretty plush, Ray. It has two layers of felt backing just as you'd see today on your average black bear rug.
I don't know what it's worth, Keith, but I plan on keeping it. I've had it for years. I don’t blame you that’s a nice one I have an old buffalo coat that came down the family line heavy as sin and twice as hot I would not really worry about any arsenic at this time from what I understand it was not used in the tanning process but rather as a retardant to prevent bugs and their damage At least that’s what the old books about taxidermy and tanning tell me But I could be wrong but also as far as I know arsenic is not absorbed into the skin But again I could be wrong it’s Been known to happen
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: nightlife]
#6439958
01/25/19 03:58 PM
01/25/19 03:58 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,258 Manitoba
Northof50
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,258
Manitoba
|
Nightlife;
I don’t blame you that’s a nice one I have an old buffalo coat that came down the family line heavy as sin and twice as hot
I would not really worry about any arsenic at this time from what I understand it was not used in the tanning process but rather as a retardant to prevent bugs and their damage
At least that’s what the old books about taxidermy and tanning tell me
But I could be wrong but also as far as I know arsenic is not absorbed into the skin
But again I could be wrong it’s Been known to happen [/quote]
Where were you when they were filming in Winnipeg, they needed 6 buffalo coats and paid 300$ a day per coat, plus user fee and 150$ day standin fee for the movie shoot...lasted 21 days that shoot. And the dollars were par then
Arsenic is absorbed in the skin, it was used as a " ladies face whitener " back in the day
Last edited by Northof50; 01/25/19 04:01 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: Northof50]
#6440140
01/25/19 06:08 PM
01/25/19 06:08 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888 Mn
nightlife
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888
Mn
|
Nightlife;
I don’t blame you that’s a nice one I have an old buffalo coat that came down the family line heavy as sin and twice as hot
I would not really worry about any arsenic at this time from what I understand it was not used in the tanning process but rather as a retardant to prevent bugs and their damage
At least that’s what the old books about taxidermy and tanning tell me
But I could be wrong but also as far as I know arsenic is not absorbed into the skin
But again I could be wrong it’s Been known to happen
Where were you when they were filming in Winnipeg, they needed 6 buffalo coats and paid 300$ a day per coat, plus user fee and 150$ day standin fee for the movie shoot...lasted 21 days that shoot. And the dollars were par then Arsenic is absorbed in the skin, it was used as a " ladies face whitener " back in the day[/quote] Interesting did not know it could be absorbed by the skin but something to keep in mind, back in my youth I went to catholic school and we had a nun who was French and I remember her telling how arsenic was used by them to make themselves pale by taking small amounts
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: Antique buffalo robe question.
[Re: nightlife]
#6440148
01/25/19 06:15 PM
01/25/19 06:15 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888 Mn
nightlife
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,888
Mn
|
By the way I really wish that I had know about that filming I definitely could have used that money as it is that coat just hangs on the wall as a conversation piece I always get a kick when people come over and decide to try it on I never weighed it but it is definitely more then a bit on the heavy side can’t imagine wearing it all day but the it is split up the back to be worn on horse back so the horse should be carrying it most the time
By the way I was my grandfathers who was born in 1878 though I think the coat is older then he was
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
|
|
|
|
|