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COLLECTOR'S MANUAL 



In larger birds form the body of fine excelsior, pulling out the 

 fibers until they make a smooth surface, and then wrap firmly, 

 but not too tightly, with thread to the proper shape. Make the 

 neck of cotton. In large birds and water birds it is necessary to 



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Fig. 29. — Cut for skinning wing in large birds from outside. 



fasten the wings together inside the skin. Pass a strong thread 

 or light string between the two bones of the fore wing on one 

 side, tie it, and then make another knot at a distance from the 

 first one equal to the width of the back. Pass the cord between 

 the two bones of the wing on the other side, draw it up to the 

 second knot and tie it. When the skin is right side out, the 



