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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. 17. — Page 92. 
Lower portion of bolt used in mounting large mammals : 
A, movable nut on screw C ; B, immovable flat washer. 
