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Published February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM

Photo gallery: Fashionable furs


Samantha and Alex Youngren of Hermantown check out a raccoon fur hat made by the New American Fur Co. The company was started by Allen Edberg and Gary Gagnon, who have been trapping friends since childhood. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)

  • Samantha and Alex Youngren of Hermantown check out a raccoon fur hat made by the New American Fur Co. The company was started by Allen Edberg and Gary Gagnon, who have been trapping friends since childhood. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
  • Kelly Kaseno tries on a Russian-style beaver-fur hat at the booth of the New American Fur Co. Wednesday night at the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show. The company makes fur garments and accessories from furs provided by trappers. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
  • Samantha and Alex Youngren of Hermantown listen as Gary Gagnon, co-owner of the New American Fur Co., describes the features of polar fox mitts. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
  • Welles Carbert, 6, of Duluth tries on a raccoon fur hat at the New American Fur Co. booth during the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, & RV Show at the DECC Wednesday night. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
  • Dogsledders like these oversized beaver-fur mitts made by the New American Fur Co. The mitts come with insulated liners that can be removed for drying. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
  • Teddy bears made from animal furs, in this case a skunk pelt, are one of the more popular items made by the New American Fur Co. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)