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in the collection, the writing may rub off. In such collections the label may 
be placed under the gill cover, in the mouth, or in a small plastic bag or vial. 
If tags are tied onto specimens it must be ensured that the label is stout 
enough not to tear off. 
Labels may be made of the following: a high-quality, high-fibre-content 
paper; a really good quality pure rag paper; linen ledger paper; best quality 
of bond letter paper. Suitable paper or label cards may be obtained from 
paper suppliers or from the museum. Paper should be specified as alcohol- 
and water-proof, able to accept pencil and India ink. Test before using. 
Labels are best written in India ink, although pencil would do. The 
India ink must be alcohol-, formalin-, and water-proof. Since the ink must be 
dry before it is placed in the preserving fluid, a rapid drying ink is desirable. 
The following brands have been found suitable: Chin-Chin (best), Talens 
Rembrandt, Higgens engrossing — all black water-proof type inks. If pencil 
is used, a medium or soft one is preferable since a hard one makes a fainter 
impression. 
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CANADA 
DIVISION OF FISHES 
CATALOGUE SHEET 
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