The History of Fur — The Trade That Built North America

Was the American West opened by cowboys? 🧵 In this video we unravel the myth and trace the story of fur — from beaver pelts and a European hat craze to the trading posts that mapped a continent, the companies that governed territory before any government did, and the animal that was nearly wiped out to make a hat. The frontier was opened by trappers, forty years before the first cattle drive. If you enjoyed this textile history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the next fabric origin story we should cover next 👇