Practical taxidermy, and home decoration : together with general information for sportsmen (1880)
Batty, Joseph H., d. 1906 · New York : Orange Judd Company · leaf 204
ers and piecesof bird-skins are also often used. Whole mounted birds,with spread wings, in a flat position, make attractiveornaments. Any fancy additions can be fastened securelywith small wire, or by sewing. Birds with pretty outlines and rich colors can be wired FANS AND FIRE-SCEEENS. 199 as in… … 200 HOME DECOEATIOX. CHAPTER VII. ORNA^SCENTAL CROSSES. The body of a cross is made with two pieces of wood ofequal diameter, cutting each piece half way through atthe joint, so that the front and back surfaces will beeven. Xail the wood firmly together, and fasten to awood base. Cover the whole…
Taxidermy · Interior decoration
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