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mopinko

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3. if it hasnt been in cold storage,

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2025, 01:03 PM

May 11

do take it to a furrier b4 wearing it. the hides likely need a clean and conditioning. it will shed like crazy if not taken care of.
(things i learned from the watching repair shop.)

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Decision on what to do with my mother's mink stole. [View all] CTyankee May 11 OP

My first smile of the day. Thank You. Much needed IA8IT May 11 #1

It's pretty funny, I agree. Glad to be the occasion of your first smile of the day! CTyankee May 11 #2

if it hasnt been in cold storage, mopinko May 11 #3

I'll tell my granddaughter this. She'll probably be its new owner. CTyankee May 11 #4

I have my grandmother's 1920 style fox stole CanonRay May 11 #5

I can remember that. It was even scary then. CTyankee May 11 #6

It is pretty creepy. I have a picture of her wearing it. CanonRay May 11 #9

Yeah, I remember those. Trailrider1951 May 11 #10

Nice to preserve this heritage from generation to generation for an already created piece. SWBTATTReg May 11 #7

Mink as a gift Zackzzzz May 11 #8

I bought a mink stole for $10 at an estate sale (it was the last day and everything was half price) yellowdogintexas May 11 #11