Reports by the juries on the subjects in the thirty classes into which the exhibition was divided.

  • Madras Exhibition of Raw Products, Arts and Manufactures of Southern India (1855 : Madras, India)
Date:
1856
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Credit: Reports by the juries on the subjects in the thirty classes into which the exhibition was divided. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Some Skins fairly enough Tanned have been ex- hibited by Meerapilla Lubbay,Chengleput., and some fair specimens by Cossey Row], Salem. The Local Committee at Guntoor have exhibited specimens of Goat, Sheep, spotted Deer, and Ante- lope skins, and although the defects in Tanning be- fore alluded to are found in those specimens, they are perhaps, superior to the general average of the Native Tanneries. The Jury observe some good specimens of Bear skins exhibited by J. Cotton Esq., Masulipatam. To The Secretary Madras Exhibition 1S57. Sir,—I have the honor to represent on the part of Jury Class XVI, that to enable them to make their Report on leather of any practical value, it is necessary that information on the several points hereunder mentioned, be obtained from the Ex- hibitors, and to beg that the Exhibition Committee, will be pleased to adopt steps to obtain the same. 1st. The method adopted for removing the hair ? if by liming, describe the process ? the quantity of lime used, and the time the Hide is exposed to its action ? also the method followed in removing the meli from the Hide, prior to its immersion in the Tannin solution. 2ndly. The names and distinctive characters of the several Tannin substances used ? to what ex- tent, and where procurable ? the prices ? 3rdly. The system of Tanning ? whether the Hides are immersed in one strong solution of Tannin, or to successive solutions of increasing strength ? ; the time allowed lor the absorption of the Tannin ? 4thly. The method of dressing the Hides P 5thlv. The full time allowed for tanning? that is from the commencement of the liming, to the final removal of the Hide from the Pits. I have &c., (Signed) G. W. Y. Simpson, Major, Reporter Glass XVI. 1th March 1857. (True Copy,) G. W. Y. S. Major.