From the pre-historic cave dwellers wrapped in hides to the rugged trappers in their coonskin caps, from the glamorous movie stars of the thirties and forties in their sumptuous stoles and sable coats to todays fashionistas in their sexy, sophisticated fur jackets, ponchos and scarves, fur has been the fabric of choice. Since earliest times people have worn fur garments for their warmth, durability or glamour. In fact, the wearing of animal pelts can be traced back to mans very beginnings, as referenced in the Book of Genesis. In America, the fur trade has played a vital role in the shaping of our history as many of our leading explorers, such as Lewis & Clark, were actually fur traders who forged westward in search of pelts, establishing important settlements along the way. Today the fur trade ranks as one of Americas oldest, continuously operating industries with over 350 years of history.

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