We have found some plaster in one of our convict-period buildings which has hair in it as a binding agent. It is very fine and appears to be human - it is definitely not pig, horse or cow. We know that convicts and soldiers had regular haircuts. Does anyone know if we can have it analysed to find out about diet and disease - and maybe other things? Who does such work, preferably in Australia?

Julia Clark

Manager, Interpretation & Collections

Port Arthur Historic Site

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