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Title: Tan-liquor mixing pit, Manor Tannery, Grampound, Cornwall [Go to resource]
Description: Tanning uses liquors of tannic acid, created through using a solution of water and crushed oak bark or Valonia. Hides were put into pits called 'suspenders', and gradually the strength of the tan liquor was increased. The hides were then laid in pits called 'layers' for several weeks. Subjects: Tannery
Tanning Pit
IndustrySource: English Heritage - Viewfinder Creator: Williams, P Identifier: http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.u... Language: en Go to resource More Like this...
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