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Close up of the flea fur, showind a dark brown piece of fur with bejewelled areas in teh shape of an animals head and paws. Add to board
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'A Noblewoman' by William Segar, c.1590 (detail)

Detail from William Segar - A Noblewoman, 1590, Ferens Art Gallery.  This flea fur was meant to attract fleas to it, and away from the person holding it.  In reality, it is unlikely to have had any affect.  What do the bejewelled areas look like?

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