If you pay more attention to how labels are created in other museums 
instead of the text itself.

If you search for object numbers on pieces at a Hard Rock Cafe and other 
institutions.

If you start writing fractions as decimals when not at work.

If you wonder why the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow hardly ever use 
gloves.


Joshua K. Blay
Museum Curator
Historical Society of Berks County


G. Giglierano and M. Ryan wrote:
> If you can't look at a building without trying to guess what year it was 
> built...
>  
> If you buy an article of clothing because you can wear it both casually 
> and for a first person interpretation...
>  
> If you've ever worn sneakers under a hoop skirt...
>  
> You might me a museum professional.
>  
> M. Ryan
> http://Bettermuseums.com
>  
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