I absolutely agree with Wesley on this.  While to the smell may not be
pleasant in the contemporary sense, it empowers the object with the 'residue
of ownership'  I think we overly sanitize our collections at times.  Just
consider it a 'sensorama' possibility !

Roger
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From: "Wesley Creel" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: Lingering cigarette smoke smell


> Let me put on my old Curator of Anthropology hat for a few moments......
> Why not leave the very strong odor of tobacco in the furniture?  Let the
artifact "speak" about the behaviors and habits of the user.  Quite often
the "behavioral scarring" on an artifact can enhance our understanding about
the history of the artifact, its use (or misuse), and the culture (and
sometimes health) of the user.
> Wesley Creel
> Administrator of Programs and Interim Director of Museums
> Pink Palace Family of Museums
> Memphis, Tennessee
> www.memphismuseums.org
> >>> [log in to unmask] 01/04/02 09:43AM >>>
> What experience does anyone have in removing cigarette smoke smell from
wood furniture?  The furniture in question, a recent donation, was owned by
a life-long smoker. The upholstery was cleaned, removing most of the
"scent," but the wood is permeated and still exudes a very strong odor.  Any
recommendations?
>
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