Aboriginal Skin-Dressing is a groundbreaking study of Native American methods of preparing animal skins for use in clothing, tents, and other applications. The book draws on material from the U.S. National Museum, including specimens, tools, and written accounts by Native Americans themselves. Otis Tufton Mason's research offers valuable insights into the traditional knowledge and practices of Native American cultures, as well as the ways in which such knowledge was transmitted and adapted over time. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American history, culture, and material culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.