Deer head

Mark Vine <100436.3447 [at] compuserve__com> writes

>This message is placed on behalf of a custodian of an historic
>house, who does not have access to email
>
>Can anyone suggest the best way of treating a 100 year old deer's
>head that is moulting? The custodian wishes to preserve the head and
>has asked if there is any simple way of consolidating the hair to
>reduce further loss.
>
>Can anyone also suggest what might have led to the hair suddenly
>moulting after so many years in place.

Could the sudden moulting be caused by an insect infestation?

Wilma Bouwmeester
Senior conservator
The National Trust for Scotland


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 16:8
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