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leather Fur Trade 
n. See 1904 quote.
See also: moose leather
- 1806 (1897) The camp consisted of about 120 leather tents. . . .
- 1836 (1932) Mr. Linton . . . was directed to wait the arrival of the party sent to Jasper house for a supply of leather. . . .
- 1904 The object of that expedition was to get a supply of leather, i.e. dressed moose or cariboo skins, which, scarce in the west, Indians and engagés needed to make moccasins, bags, ropes, pieces of attire, etc.
- 1933 I gave him . . . two large leather lodges for his reception room.
- 1806 (1897) The camp consisted of about 120 leather tents. . . .