PLATE II. 



JA'S TR UMl^NTS. 



Fig. 1, ohaiu aud books for hanging up birds while skinuing. 



Fig. 2, drill for making boles in legs of birds, especially dry skins, that the wire may 



pass through more easily. Several sizes are necessary. 

 Fig. 3, long scissor-like stuflfing forceps for placing filling in the necks of birds; 



12-inch length is most desirable. 

 Fig, 4, dissecting saw 41 inches long with movable back. 

 Fig. 5, fine curved, pointed spring forceps. 

 Fig. 6, fine straight spring forceps. 



Fig. 7, skin-scraper, for scraping or shaving down the dry skins of mammals. 

 Fig. 8, toothed currier's knife for paring down the dry skins of large mannnals. 

 Fig. 9, keen-edged currier's knife, suitable for thinning down green or diy skins ol 



the larger quadrupeds. 



