PLA'IK XVIII. 



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BREAST-CUT METHOD OF MOUNTING BIRDS. 



Fig. 1. skiu of robiu ready for reception of artificial body; Fig. 2, taking 

 measurement of the natural carcass lengthwise with wire; Fig. 3, showing the front 

 three-ijuarters section of the artificial body and how made, and also the one-third 

 abdominal portion. 



Fig. 4, tlie three-quarters and abdominal sections of the artificial body in place 

 in tlie skin. 



Fig. 5, robin group in various attitudes. 



