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[[underline]] B. Description and Installation of Specimens [[/underline]]

   The collection of necklaces, after being carefully identified and described, has been  mounted and installed.
   The greater part of collection of belts and girdles has also been identified and described and turned over  to the preparator to be mounted and installed.
   The two collections comprise , almost exclusively, articles that have been in the Smithsonian for many years.
    A careful description has been made of the recent acquisitions, a card prepared for each object, and the specimens either installed or handed over of the preparator, excepting weapons, regarding which no definite plan of installation has yet been decided upon.
  The collection of bracelets is ready for installation as soon as the carpenters can make the necessary blocks and fit up the cases with Shelves.
  The collection of pipes is being arranged and