Category:Things Floating in Solution

Framed Snakeskin. Poor condition. In the nineteenth century, reptile and fish skins were prepared with "rectified spirits of wine," hence the deterioration of this example. Here is also an excellent example of why we are often told never to frame an item flush to the surface of the glass.

“Müller’s Solution” for the preparation of reptile skins was as follows: “bichromate of potash 2 oz., sulphate of soda 1 oz., distilled water 3 pints.” Or, cholride of zinc was also used.