[Nhcoll-l] Taxidermy bird conservation advice

[Holly Brown]

Hello!

I am an emerging conservator based in Australia and was guided to Nhcoll for advice by my lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

I am working part time as a Museum Officer for a collection that has some taxidermy bird specimens.

There has been no conservation action on these taxidermy birds (hawk and eagle specimens), and I would appreciate advice on best practice conservation care and preventative conservation measures I could try.

I am currently planning on testing the birds for arsenic using a basic arsenic test kit I have seen online to ensure they are safe to handle and display.  Other than that, I would be open to any other suggestions on how best to care for these objects.

Thank you so much in advance!

Holly Brown
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