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In article <[log in to unmask]>, Janis Wilkens
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>We are looking to acquire or borrow a skull (or skull cast), and acquire skin
>from a polar bear for use in an exhibit and educational programming. Having
>tried several other sources with, so far, no luck, we thought of asking the
>list for suggestions.
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>An old rug that someone is ready to discard would be great, especially if it
>has the skull in it, and it wouldn't have to be in perfect condition since
>we'd be cutting it up anyway.
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>Anyone out there have or know of anything we could use?
Buckinghamshire County Museum has a polar bear skull. We also have a
conservator who is very skilled in making replicas. If you turn up
nothing nearer, please fax my (and our conservator's) boss: Dr Alan
Knox:
+44 1296 696012
--
Pat Reynolds
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Keeper of Social History, Buckinghamshire County Museum
"It might look a bit messy now, but just you come back in 500 years time"
(T. Prattchet)
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