The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (18133988566)

Title: The American Museum journal
Identifier: americanmuseumjo13amer (find matches)
Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s)
Authors: American Museum of Natural History
Subjects: Natural history
Publisher: New York : American Museum of Natural History
Contributing Library: American Museum of Natural History Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library



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236 THE AMERICAN MUSEUM JOURNAL accessible. Nothing has been used in the preparation of the rooms other than iron and cement so that in case of fire if the doors were closed the cases would be practically safe. The trays on which the skins are placed slide easily upon angle-iron ratchets and a whole tray or a single skin can be re-
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Fireproof storage cases built solidly into the wall. Backs and sides are of cement, doors of iron, trays of woven iron wire. An open can of carbon disulphide protects from insects moved without the slightest difficulty. An open can of carbon disulphide placed on one of the shelves at the top of the case will allow the gas to penetrate into all skins and is a sufficient protection from insects.