I recently went to an exhibit workshop put on by Texas Association of
Museums. One workshop dealt with lighting. I have the handouts if you would
like me to send you copies.

At 11:36 AM 10/22/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>I have a question for those of you who exhibit collections in historic
>houses or buildings.  In the last few months, we've been reviewing our
>collections care policies and procedures, and the question of lighting has
>come up.  Do any of you have any formal policies or procedures regarding
>lighting in historic houses or buildings that you might be willing to share?
>I'm specifically wondering about proximity of lights to walls or collection
>objects, the addition of auxiliary lighting for temporary displays and
>exhibits, maximum bulb wattage (especially taking into account that wiring
>in certain buildings may be older), and of course, minimizing light damage.
>
>
>I'd greatly appreciate anything you could share with me!  Thanks.
>
>~~~~~~~~~~
>Sandra Smith
>Collections Manager
>National Trust for Historic Preservation
>202-588-6154 voice
>202-588-6232 fax
>
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