Maybe you could pursue hiring an object conservator who specializes in
archaeological and ethnographic material and have them set up the lab when
they come on board.

>Hello everyone!
>I am seeking for information on the basic equipment/ instrument for a
>conservation lab.
>My museum would like to set up a small conservation laboratory (about
>6m*8m) in the collection department for general archaeological and
>ethnographic artifacts cleaning, repairing or restoring treatment. However,
>we haven't hired a professional conservator yet to involve in the
>laboratory planning project. Also, we are not familiar with what kind of
>conservation instruments is needed for a conservator or technician. If
>anyone knows the information on conservation lab instruments (e.g.. fume
>hood, stereomicroscope, scales, etc) I would appreciate the information.
>Thank you very much!
>
>Chian-Jin Yeh
>Research Assistant
>National Museum of Prehistory Planning Bureau
>No. 253, Tie-hua Rd.
>Taitung 950, Taiwan
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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