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Leather
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Archaeological Leather Group Bibliography 
 Collection of bibliographies on topics related to leather archaeology, including specific time periods (prehistoric, Roman, medieval), structure and analysis of leather, conservation, and the history of leather manufacturing. Bibliographies include a few non-English language publications. From a UK-based organization that "promotes the study of leather and leather objects from archaeological and other contexts." http://www.archleathgrp.org.uk/biblio/algbibliog.htm Topics: Archaeology, Industries Last updated Mar 14, 2006 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 The Leather Tanning Industry
Statistics and other material about the European leather industry. Includes a definition of the industry (which includes hide and skin storage, tanneries, and post-tannery and finishing operations), material about industrial and trade policy, and data on livestock, raw hides and skins, and leather suppliers and markets. In English, French, and German. From the European Commission, European Union (EU). http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/leather/index_en.htm Topics: Industries Last updated Oct 5, 2009 |
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