Museums of Natural History 



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Fig. 186. The museum's field men must arrive a few days in advance to 

 set up a beach area for working. Fresh water has to be brought down to 

 fill a couple of barrels. The plaster and all working equipment must be 

 there also. Check to see whether or not the natives will pilfer your 

 supplies when left unguarded at night. 



Fig. 187. Clean sand, fairly free of debris and shells, should be chosen 

 for the working area. The sand is soaked with water and used for a shelf 

 around the body where necessary, or to prop up portions of the specimen. 



