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accessible. Nothing has been used in the preparation of the rooms other 

 than iron and cement so that in case of fire if the doors were closed the cases 

 would be practically safe. The trays on which the skins are placed slide 

 easily upon angle-iron ratchets and a whole tray or a single skin can be re- 



Fireproof storage cases built solidly into the wall. Backs and sides are of cement, doors 

 of iron, trays of woven iron wire. An open can of carbon disulphide protects from insects 



moved without the slightest difficulty. An open can of carbon disulphide 

 placed on one of the shelves at the top of the case will allow the gas to 

 penetrate into all skins and is a sufficient protection from insects. 



