Seven Easy and Cheap Methods, for Preparing, Tanning, Dressing, Scenting and Renovating All Wool and Fur Peltries, Also All Fine Leather - As Adapted to the Manufacture of Robes, Mats, Caps, Gloves, Mitts, Overshoes, &C., &C., Suited t... #226412

Process 2. — Work the hair and grain of as soon as taken from the pack, with a scraper or beaming knife, upon a half round or flat surface. Be careful to take off all the grain while the pelt is wet and soft. After graining, put the pelt to soak for a half hour, then wash clean, and immerse it in sour milk for a few hours, to neutralize the lime and alkali still remaining in the skin.