>>> [log in to unmask] 10/16/01 09:15 AM >>>
From a conservation standpoint, I wouldn't use anything that isn't water
soluble (on any specimen)- no epoxy or hot glue. If you ever need to do
anything else to the specimen, you can't reverse it.  I use a PVA white
neutral-pH adhesive. It is available from Light Impressions and other
conservation material suppliers.

I repaired a passenger pigeon several years ago.  I used patches of
mourning dove feathers to fill in missing sections, tinted with colored
markers to match. Be sure you document any repairs you make.

--On Monday, October 15, 2001 3:58 PM -0400 Sally Shelton
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> Greetings,
> I have two data-less passenger pigeons that are in very bad condition.
> Normally I repair such mounts with standard taxidermy materials (Epoxy,
> hot glue, etc.).  However, the obvious rarity of these specimens leads
> me to wonder if there is a more appropriate method.  Comments of
> materials, techniques, references, etc. would be appreciated.
>
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