1930s Taxidermy Giraffe

Smoke Damaged from a House Fire

A Private Client

1930’s 12ft Taxidermy Giraffe

Smoke damaged from a house fire.

1930s 12ft taxidermy giraffe full view

Full View

Taxidermy giraffe detail 1

Detail

Taxidermy giraffe detail 2

Detail

Treatment Received

  • Tested for presence of arsenic.
  • Surface cleaned the hair with variable powered museum vacuum.
  • Surface cleaned the eyes and hooves with conservation grade detergent, cotton swabs and blotting paper.

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