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Montana Natural Traditional Wool Sheepskin

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Montana Natural Traditional Wool Sheepskin
ncluded in this lot is a Montana Traditional Natural Wool Sheepskin, creamy white colour. This sheepskin has a consistent and dense hair length and a luxurious silky feel. Ranching in Montana began in the middle of the 19th century. The first ranchers settled in the mountain valleys of the western part of the state. Sheep and cattle arrived in Montana during this period. Sheep endured the difficult 1887 winter somewhat better than cattle. By the turn of the 20th century, sheep vastly outnumbered cattle in Montana. Soon, Montana was the top sheep producing state in the nation. Sheep ranchers formed their own organization, the Montana Wool Growers Association. This sheepskin is in very nice condition, no marring observed. Source name is stamped on the inside. Measures 29"W x 48"L.