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    A Portage Reenactment

    A Portage Reenactment

    January 2, 2021

    During the 17th century, the North American fur trade was big business. Fur-lined coats with fur collars were highly prized in the European markets. Beaver fur was especially desired because the underside of the coat was waterproof. This lining of tightly packed hairs was used to make...

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