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The '''squirrel''' was [[hunt]]ed in the [[middle ages]] for its [[fur]] and probably as [[food]] too. Squirrels are found early on in [[English]] [[heraldry]]. They are portrayed as somewhat [[demon]]ic as compared to our modern vision of the bushy-tailed woodland creature. A [[heraldic]] squirrel often has spiky [[fur]], [[red]] eyes, and an angry expression. They are sometimes found holding an [[acorn]]. Squirrel [[fur|pelt]]s are also immortalized in heraldry as the [[field]] treatment [[vair]]. |
The '''squirrel''' was [[hunt]]ed in the [[middle ages]] for its [[fur]] and probably as [[food]] too. Squirrels are found early on in [[English]] [[heraldry]]. They are portrayed as somewhat [[demon]]ic as compared to our modern vision of the bushy-tailed woodland creature. A [[heraldic]] squirrel often has spiky [[fur]], [[red]] eyes, and an angry expression. They are sometimes found holding an [[acorn]]. Squirrel [[fur|pelt]]s are also immortalized in heraldry as the [[field]] treatment [[vair]]. |
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Squirrel fur was used to make fine [[paintbrush]]es in [[period]] and are still used to make modern fine paintbrushes for [[painting]]. |
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Latest revision as of 01:14, 21 July 2007
The squirrel was hunted in the middle ages for its fur and probably as food too. Squirrels are found early on in English heraldry. They are portrayed as somewhat demonic as compared to our modern vision of the bushy-tailed woodland creature. A heraldic squirrel often has spiky fur, red eyes, and an angry expression. They are sometimes found holding an acorn. Squirrel pelts are also immortalized in heraldry as the field treatment vair.
Squirrel fur was used to make fine paintbrushes in period and are still used to make modern fine paintbrushes for painting.
