[NHCOLL-L:2757] hanging fur pelt

[Jill Harris]

Hi,

I have a request for ideas....
 
I just received a call from someone (in the general public) who wants
advice on how to hang a leopard pelt they have.  It has the feet, tail
and the fur from the top of the head.  They just had it cleaned and it
is currently rolled. But, it does lay flat and is about 5 feet long
(don't think that includes the tail).
 
Does anyone have any good ideas on how to hang this without having the
weight of the pelt be a problem in the long run?
 
Any suggestions are welcome.
 
Thanks,
Jill
Jill K. Harris
Registrar
Virginia Museum of Natural History
1001 Douglas Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
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