A Salz employee illustrates the scudding process that removed
fine hair roots from the hides. It was a very exacting and
challenging task. The implement used was a large, dull blade.
The hide was stretched over a wooden, sloped structure designed
specifically for this work called a "horse". Compare this to
aa-019 which shows Ansel Adams handling the same subject in
another way. Place: Santa Cruz city Source of Information:
Jeremy Lezin Original size: 8"x10" This photograph was taken by
Ansel Adams and is the property of the Lezin Family. It is
displayed here with the permission of the Lezin Family and the
Ansel Adams Trust.