In the 1980s (I think) the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, Alaska, took
advantage of its original cases and the nature of its collection to design
its main exhibition as a retrospective cabinet of curiosity.  I don't know
what is left of that design, but I enjoyed seeing it in 1986.
http://www.museums.state.ak.us/Sheldon%20Jackson/sjgalleries.htm

Elizabeth W. Furlow
Curator of Collections

Museum of History & Industry
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Seattle, Washington 98112

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From: Edward Rodley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: Re: Cabinets of Curiosities


Two places to look:

Hood Museum did a marvelous exhibit years ago, called "The Age of the 
Marvelous".  The catalog is a gem, well worth consulting for info on 
cabinets.

There was (maybe still is) an exhibit at Harvard's Collection of 
Historical Scientific Instruments that was a recreation of Wormius' 
cabinet.

Good hunting,
Ed


>Currently, I am doing research on Cabinets of Curiosities for an upcoming
>exhibit. Does anyone on the list have information or advice concerning:
>1. Other recent exhibits
>2. Literature
>3. Experts in the field on the topic
>4. Legal/ethical considerations to keep in mind
>
>Thanks for the help,
>Katharyn Bernard
>Toronto, Ontario
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