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LAMBS .The sorts that primarily interest
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bright curl, varying from a small to a very large one, and if of equal size, regularity, tightness and brightness, the value is comparatively a matter of fancy. Those that are dull and loose, or very coarse and flat in the curl, are of far less market value.All the above enumerated lambs are naturally a rusty black or brown, and with very few exceptions are dyed a jet black. Lustre, however, cannot be imparted unless the wool was originally of a silky nature. Broadtails, size IoX5 in.. are the very young
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Persian Lamb price 12s. 6d. to 25s. Broadtail Ios. ,, 35s. Astrachan, Shiraz and Bokharan lambs, size 22 by 9 in., are of a coarser, looser curl, and chiefly used for coat linings, while the Persians are used for outside of garments, collars, cuffs, stoles, muffs, hats and trimmings and gloves. The so-called caracul lambs, size 12 X6 in., are the very young
Astrachan price Is. to 5s. 6d. Caracul Lamb 2s. 6d Ips. 6d. Shiraz 4s. 6d tos. Bokharan Is. 6d 3s. 6d. Grey lambs, size 24 X io in., are obtained from the Crimea and known in the trade as " crimmers. They are of a similar nature to the caracul lambs, but looser in curl, ranging from a very light to a dark grey. The best are the pale bluish greys, and are chiefly used for ladies' coats, stoles, muffs and hats. Price 2s. to 6s. Mongolian lambs, size 24X15 in., are of a short wavy loose curl, creamy white colour, and are usually exported from China dressed, the majority being ready-made into cross-shaped coats or linings. They are used principally for linings of good evening wraps for ladies. Price Is. to 2s. 6d. Slink lambs come from South
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