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At one time it was very fashionable to make hats out of beaver felt. This was economically important in the early history of Canada in particular. But in the 21st century, there is much less demand for beaver felt, and not many people are wearing beaver felt hats.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoI think beaver fur's importance was almost solely due to its popularity in hats.
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∙ 13y agoThey were used for making overly expensive coats for women
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∙ 11y agoThere beaver pelts were traded and a source of wealth.
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∙ 11y agoA beaver's fur is important because it is waterproof to make a beaver swim :)
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∙ 13y agothey traded the beaver
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