<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear colleagues,</div><div><br></div><div>Does anyone have experience with the restoration or consolidation of fluid-preserved specimens, in this case specifically partially torn caudal fins of 19th-century fish preserved in ethanol?
The goal is to stabilize the specimen so it can be sent out on a museum loan. <br>
Is restoration in such a case even possible? If so, would introducing any materials or chemicals risk causing unwanted reactions within the preservation fluid?</div><div><br>
Are there alternative methods that do not involve adhesives or similar substances? </div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div>
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<div><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Many thanks!</span><br><br><span style="font-size:10pt">Esther Dondorp</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:10pt">Senior Collectiebeheerder</span></div>
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