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Whaling suit, Greenland, early 19th century AD (media.piefed.social)

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[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I wonder what the waterproofing is? Given the time period, I'm assuming oiled canvas?

Edit: come to think of it, whale oil would be terribly convenient for this.

[–] sad_detective_man@sopuli.xyz 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Having no knowledge of the subject I would also bet that the suit itself is made out of whale which are rumored to be waterproof

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

You won't believe this but...

[–] Nastybutler@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

You'd have to be brave or stupid to coat yourself in whale oil and wander out into polar bear hunting grounds.