At 04:31 PM 11/21/97 -0600, you wrote:
>We are in the process of updating exhibits and interpretation of our
>North American bird exhibition.  Part of this project includes the
>restoration of beak and feet coloration for many specimens that are nearly
>100 years old.  I am interested in locating good visual reference
>materials (photographic records, possibly sources used by taxidermists)
>that would show close-up views with accurate color representation.  Any
>suggestions?
>
> Good feet are hard to find!
>
>Bruce Scherting
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>University of Iowa
>Museum of Natural History
>

Bruce,
        The State Historical Society of Iowa has a gazillion study skins that
haven't seen the light of day since they died - what birds are you looking
for?

Jodi Evans
Registrar
State Historical Society of Iowa