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Leather goods Cowsarecool.com 
 This site discusses animal rights concerns related to leather, and offers resources for locating alternatives to clothing, shoes, and other items made from leather. Includes a FAQ, news, shopping tips, and other material about cows and the leather industry. From the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). http://www.cowsarecool.com/ Topics: Animals, Industries, Livestock Last updated Mar 14, 2006 Export.gov: Footwear, Leather and Fur Products
Statistics on U.S. footwear, leather, and fur imports and exports back to 1996. Covers fur and mink apparel; rubber, non-rubber, plastic, and canvas footwear; upholstery leather; and leather apparel, gloves and mittens, and tanning. Also includes links to U.S. Census Bureau industry reports. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/leather.htm Topics: Industries, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Mar 21, 2006 Leather Museum
The website for this British museum contains several resources on the history of leather-making and leather goods, including an essay on the history of leather, a gallery of images from the museum (bookbinding, horse saddles, bags and purses, dog equipment, and other leather items) and a bibliography. Includes related links. http://www.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum/ Topics: Industries, Museums, Museums by Place Last updated Mar 14, 2006 |
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