I don't know if this will cure yellowing, but here is some advice from "The Complete Dressmaker", published in 1907: (white fur
near the end)
CLEANING FUR
The dark furs, such as seal, mink, sable, etc., respond to mahogany or fine cedar sawdust as a cleanser. These may be
purchased from any furrier. Place the fur on a table with the hairy side up and rub sawdust in by the handful. Use plenty of
sawdust and rub vigorously. Shake the fur over the table to save the sawdust that fall, as it can be used again. Turn the fur with
the hair side down on large pillows according to the size of the garment; beat it well with a switch. Shake the pillows
occasionally and continue beating until all the sawdust is removed. White furs are cleaned in a similar fashion with corn meal.
Happy sewing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker
Designer and creator of quality historical sewing patterns
Renaissance to Victorian
www.mantua-maker.com
While we're on the subject of furs, I have some ermine that has gone
quite yellow. Is there anything I can do to bring it back to white?
Emma
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