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June 14, 1929
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Sable, the prized fur, nears extinction in Russia and Siberia from overhunting post-revolution; pelts now cost $35,000 per coat. Without conservation, trade eyes Alaskan marten.
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SABLE SEEMS GOING AS BUFFALO WENT
Sable, the king of all furs, is on the verge of disappearing from the fur world.
So scarce has this fur bearer become in Russia and Siberia that an American importing firm announces it had taken a year to collect enough pelts to make one woman's fur coat. The cost of such a garment will be around $35,000.
Only a decade ago, following the revolt in Russia, sable furs were worn by the common people. Formerly royalty alone could afford the fur. In eight years the sable was hunted to extinction. Only such pelts as have been stored now come out of the great fur country.
Unless the Soviet authorities hasten some conservation work the fur trade will have to fall back on the North American marten, the cousin to the Siberian sable. Marten are now protected and are increasing rapidly in Alaskan forests.
Sable, the king of all furs, is on the verge of disappearing from the fur world.
So scarce has this fur bearer become in Russia and Siberia that an American importing firm announces it had taken a year to collect enough pelts to make one woman's fur coat. The cost of such a garment will be around $35,000.
Only a decade ago, following the revolt in Russia, sable furs were worn by the common people. Formerly royalty alone could afford the fur. In eight years the sable was hunted to extinction. Only such pelts as have been stored now come out of the great fur country.
Unless the Soviet authorities hasten some conservation work the fur trade will have to fall back on the North American marten, the cousin to the Siberian sable. Marten are now protected and are increasing rapidly in Alaskan forests.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Sable Fur Scarcity
Overhunting
Russian Revolt
Fur Trade
Marten Protection
Where did it happen?
Russia And Siberia
Story Details
Location
Russia And Siberia
Event Date
A Decade Ago, Following The Revolt In Russia; In Eight Years
Story Details
Sable fur has become scarce in Russia and Siberia due to overhunting after the Russian revolt, taking a year to collect enough for one coat costing $35,000. Previously worn by common people post-revolt, now only stored pelts remain. Without conservation, trade may shift to protected North American marten increasing in Alaska.