Little Bear Historical Reproductions   

                                               
Skinning deer hide. The hide will then be 'brain-tanned' to soften and strengthen before being used for quill 'fabric'

(note; this is done in backyard of Cleveland suburb!)

When it is winter,you move indoors to friends' lofts in downtown Cleveland to do the work




John and Bill Sharette, Algonac;
discussing merits of a newly brain-tanned hide

Quill-Work Samples 
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 Loren Harrington Collection

History of Quillwork and Raw Materials
                                                   
                                               


17th/18th century Trade Beads

 F&I War and our favorite pieces
                                                   
                                               


Stone Chisel/Grinding Rock

Anthro Site
                                                   
                                               
    Pipestone Pipe
Credentials

 Please inquire on availability as well as custom work: via EMAIL
Note that John is on military duty overseas throughout 2004; Amy can answer questions as needed.