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perch on which the bird stands ; B, B, winding cotton to 

 keep the feathers in position ; C, C, indicating proper posi- 

 tion of wings; D, tail feathers "plated." I do not now 

 recommend this method. E, E, tail bearing wire ; F, upright 

 of gland ; H, horizontal bar of stand ; I, feet of bird on stand ; 

 S, leg-wire wrapped around bar after emerging from foot. 



Fig. ij. — Page 92. 



Lower portion of bolt used in mounting large mammals : 

 A, movable nut on screw C ; B, immovable flat washer. 



