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Finding the Identifiable Species in Shagreen (FINS) aims to analyze historical leather artifacts made from elasmobranch skins to identify the species used in their production. This research combines historical archives with modern analytical techniques to understand the ecological impact of elasmobranch exploitation.
Marine shagreen is a luxurious, storied leather material made from the skins of elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates).
Admired for being visually striking, waterproof, and conveying a sense of worldliness, shagreen became coveted by the wealthy and elites of 17th-19th century northwestern Europe.
Crafted from shark or ray skin, once turned into shagreen, more precise taxonomic identifications are not possible.
Provided the multinational origins, the elasmobranch species targeted span the Atlantic…
KOBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET
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United Kingdom, Reading
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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