Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post

Now then you experts, two questions. How feasible is it to get 70 year old crocodile skin stained black instead of its present brown. And secondly------I know how long is a piece of string------- how easy is it to work with considering its age?
Depending on the condition and finish of the skin, it should take a dye. The type would depend on it's original finishing. I would recommend oil dye, for preference. Spirit dye will strip oils from and dry out an already old hide. Your leather worker should be able to tell you how to progress.

What string are you wondering about? Are the tassels held on with cord instead of chain?