setting-board

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noun A contrivance used by entomologists for setting insects with the wings spread.

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Fig. 50 -- Front of setting-board box, with flaps open.

Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. Montagu Browne
Another method of setting insects is by means of "blocks," sections of varying widths cut from the uncorked setting-board, the grooves only being corked.

Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. Montagu Browne
A pin is thrust through the thorax of the butterfly, which is midway between the wings, and the insect is placed on the setting-board.

Modern Mechanix 2010
The setting-needles which were used to keep the wings in place temporarily are removed and then the setting-board is placed in a box with others to dry.

Modern Mechanix 2010
"In mounting butterflies we use what is known as a setting-board or setting block.

Modern Mechanix 2010