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KLO 10-01-2011 04:21 PM

I have just cleaned out a drawer and found my Mother's old mink collar ... probably from a coat. I suppose it could be rabbit. Will have to check that out. It is in very good shape. It's about 4" wide and 30" long. It's curved somewhat to fit around the collar of a coat, I presume. It also has two "hooks" on one short end and two loops on the other so it appears that that is how it would be fastened around the neck. The question is what the heck to do with it? I would never wear it. Perhaps use it on an animal themed quilt? Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks.

mandyk 10-01-2011 04:46 PM

Don't know but when you find out, let me know. Have my MIL's fox collar.

GreatStarter 10-01-2011 05:08 PM

Make it into parts of a teddy bear.

Granny Quilter 10-01-2011 05:43 PM

My cats have loved playing with mine, and yes it was mink.
A detatchable collar from a red coat I got about 50 years ago.

emerald46 10-01-2011 06:23 PM

I had muffs made for dd and I with one long collar. The other I had cuffs made for my dress coat.

emerald46 10-01-2011 06:24 PM

oops double post

TanyaL 10-01-2011 06:42 PM

I just bought a rabbit coat on ebay inorder to get the fur. I put a fur collar on a knit shrug that my 8 yr old GD had. It had come with a fake fur collar that was ruined by washing. The new collar looks really great and she loves it. It only took part of one sleeve. I think I may make her a vest from the coat also.

You might trim a hat and gloves to match with your collar.

ogama 10-01-2011 06:47 PM

i would use them for native american out fits. hair ties. i cut mine up to use them. always looking for otter also. hope you have fun with it. blessings ogama

lindy 10-01-2011 07:33 PM

I have my mother's fox fur collar and am thinking of donating it to the local museum.

Mad Mimm 10-01-2011 09:29 PM

I would give it a pair of goggly eyes and name it "Hubert".

Okay, well I didn't say it was a good suggestion! (see the chocolate thread - I am under the influence of chocolate!)


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