"Ott was esteemed one of the greatest fur dyers, either in England or America." -Fur Trade Review, 1910
"Ott has 54 years' experience in all branches of the fur trade." -Fur-fish-game, 1911
In 1922, Gottfried F. Ott (1846-1925), an expert furrier published the short 20-page how-to book "The Furrier's Friend & Adviser on Dressing and Tanning of Fur Skins and Hides."
In this book Ott's vast knowledge and experience have been tabulated for the benefit of furriers, making the book a monument to the man's genius as an expert in the fur industry.
Ott's usefull guidebook includes the following topics:
SKINNING AN ANIMAL
TANNING HIDES
TANNING PROCESSES NO. (1) to (9)
Tanning Snakes, Eel and Alligator Skins
Tanning With Salt, Alum and Gambier
Dressing Fur Skins
Beaver, Otter, Nutria and Seal Skins
Muskrat Dressing
Grinding a Fleshing or Shaving Knife
Using the Shaving Knife
Grease Paste
Drum
Skin Beating Machine
Deodorizing Fur Skins
Dressing Fur Skins on a Large Scale
Machines
New York Way of Dressing Muskrats
Tanning Rabbit Skins For Dyeing
Chinchilla Dressing