The next step in the conservation of the diorama taxidermy will be surface cleaning to remove dust, mould spores and the powdery substances that have accumulated on many of the specimens. There is a high likelihood of the presence of arsenic in any 19th Century taxidermy and as discussed in previous posts, it was known…
Taxidermy Owl – The Keepers of the Past
Taxidermy Process
Just don't lick the taxidermy': Fighting over arsenic found at South Dakota's largest zoo
Conner Prairie - Collections Series - Mini-Ep. 1 - Arsenic Pigeon, Bank of America, video recording
I just bought taxidermy frog.I have some questions (in the comments) : r/ Taxidermy
Diorama glennondiorama
How would I go about restoring these? I just got them and was told they are 50-70 years old. : r/Taxidermy
Conservation of Taxidermy Specimens: A Taxing Affair - McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory
Testing Taxidermy for Arsenic
X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Photographic Materials: Arsenic compounds in taxidermy collections
The Danger of Toxic Taxidermy — STORAGE ROOM No. 2
Just don't lick the taxidermy': Fighting over arsenic found at South Dakota's largest zoo
Is this bug damage? : r/Taxidermy
This is a 200 year old partridge. I'm concerned it has arsenic, is that white stuff signs of arsenic? : r/Taxidermy