You can find information on testing for arsenic in Conserve O Gram 2/3 ( http://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/02-03.pdf ) and there is a bit more information at COOL's web site at http://cool.conservation-us.org/waac/wn/wn18/wn18-1/wn18-107.html
If there is any doubt, it is best not to exhibit these specimen until they are tested.
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Leanne Hayden
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Exhibiting taxidermy
We are planning an exhibition inspired by our old taxidermy bird collection. Although most will be in cases, we would like to exhibit some of the larger birds and a few smaller ones on pedestals with stanchions around them. Can anyone please share their museum's policy on exhibiting taxidermy? We have off-gassed many of these birds already. There is some concern because they do contain toxic chemicals.
Thank you
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