[Nhcoll-l] Tips for Repairing Damaged Bird Study Skins

[Dakota Rowsey]

Hello all,

I have recently unearthed a series of bird skins that have been allowed to
languish in a chest freezer for far too long and the specimens are not in
great condition: they got frozen together over the course of their life in
a cold, damp cardboard box. I would like to save the specimens I can, as
some of them are unique in our collection. I know that I am unlikely to
ever get these specimens looking great, but nevertheless I am looking for
tips and advice on how to control the damage to these specimens, safely
neutralize any mold or mildew if possible, preen the feathers, etc. Advice
on techniques, tools, and any cleaning agents would all be appreciated.

Thank you,
Dakota

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*Dakota M. Rowsey, Ph.D.* (he/his)
Vertebrate Collections Manager
Portal Manager, Consortium of Small Vertebrate Collections
Arizona State University Biocollections
734 W Alameda Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)727-5870
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