We use Past Perfect and while it can be a little clunky in some areas, I
find it a great (and realtively inexpensive) tool for collections work. They
also provide EXCELLENT customer service and tech support, and they update
the program constantly. It sounds like Past Perfect would meet all your
needs, as it has fields for all the areas you are interested in. I
especially like the photo management function.

Feel free to contact me if you'd like more information or have any other
questions.

Erica

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
425/392-3500
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www.issaquahhistory.org

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Jennifer Lancaster
> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 6:59 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: collections database
>
>
> Greetings!
>
> I am facing the daunting challenge of placing my museum's collection on
> database and am wondering which program to use.  We have around 7,000
> pieces in our historic home including furniture, objects of art, and
> everything else you might find in such a museum, such as the original
> light fixtures, draperies, and other items.  We want to access a piece
> by number, by medium, by its location, etc. and have a photo and
> various registration information on the page. I have heard pros and
> cons for Filemaker and PastPerfect and am wondering what success any of
> you have had with these or others.  Any comments would be greatly
> appreciated! Feel free to respond off-list. Thanks in advance!
>
> Jennifer Lancaster
> Curator/Archivist
> Chinqua-Penn Plantation
>
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