Leather: The Material That Combines Function and Fashion - DVD
$128 ©1997 Diamond Educational Productions, 20 minutes
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A host of products made of leathers such as shoes, apparel, and billfolds are featured in this video. Highlights are a step-by-step examination of the process used in transforming hides and skins into leather, manufacturing processes, and a look at the fashionable offerings that rely upon leather for that special look. Jane Hardwick of the Leather Industries of America speaks about the industry.
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