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Why was horse hair used in furniture?
Horsehair was used in furniture because it is a durable and elastic material that could be woven tightly to create a supportive cushioning layer. It provided a comfortable and resilient padding for upholstered furniture, such as chair seats and sofas.
What is horse hair used for?
There are many uses of horse hair, but one is bow's for violins.
What kind of hair is used in a violin bow?
Horse hair is used to make violin bows.
What animals hair makes fake hair?
Fake hair is now usually made from chemicals and plastics. However, horse hair used to be used.
Dose a quarter horse have hair or fur?
All horses have hair and a quarter horse is an American saddle bred horse, and are used for all round general riding etc.
What kind of bow is used for a violin?
Wood with horse hair.
What is periodic furniture?
I think you mean period furniture. If so, it is furniture that was used by our ancestors. The furniture would likely be considered antiques in most cases. Period furniture is typically used in plays or in movies about the past. Using furniture from the past adds realism to the play or movie and more involves the audience into the atmosphere of the film.
What material is used to make a bow for a violin?
The material is Horse Hair :)
Do the hairs of the violin bow come from a male horse?
Theoretically you could, but it would be very hard to find someone to agree to use the horse hair to do the rehair job. Also, the quality of the horse hair could be well below normal standards. For a violin, white horse hair is the predominant type of hair used and other varieties will not produce a brilliant sound.
What are some byproducts from horses?
Some common byproducts from horses include manure (used as fertilizer), hair (used in textiles and crafts), and hides (used to make leather products). Additionally, horse bones and hooves can be processed to make gelatin, and horse fat can be used to make soaps and cosmetics.
How much did a horse cost in the 1800?
A horse cost anywhere from $10 to as much as $200 in that time period, depending on its bloodlines and what it was used for--cow horse, race horse, etc.
What is a Trakehner?
A warm-blood horse used in battle in the 1700's time period.
