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FALL RIVER The fifth floor of Tower Mill on Quarry Street is populated by alligators, pythons and French bulls, or more specifically their hides. Fall River native Frank Clegg with the assistance of sons Andrew and Ian and a full-time staff of 15 employees utilizes the animal skins to create a high-end line of duffle bags, briefcases, handbags, backpacks and accessories such as belts and wallets. Prices at Frank Clegg Leatherworks start at $40 for a bullhide fountain pen sheath. An American alligator holdall bag, on the other hand, sells for a cool $16,000. Most of the stitched, cut and finished products, however, are fashioned from bullhide. ....