Hi everyone -
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US.

I am writing a paper on how museums resolve the problems raised by
collections that predate registration procedures.  This can include
arttifacts without any number or documentation, missing objects, multiple
numbering systems, conflicting stories about provenance, etc.  Other than
doing a complete physical inventory (expensive and time-consuming), can
anyone share how   some museums handle these issues?  Does anyone have
interesting anecdotes to share on this topic?  Any lastly, any
suggestions for reading materials, books or articles?

TIA.  I look forward to a packed mailbox when I get back from turkey eating!

Miriam
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