Am I the only one who thought this was a joke?

Claudia

In article <[log in to unmask]>, Diane Gutenkauf
<[log in to unmask]> says:
>
> Personally, if I were a Yank,
>George Bailey, Objects Conservator, Australian War Memorial wrote:
>
>>I would be somewhat concerned to find out that the possessions of one of my
>>nation's better known forefathers, were being treated in such a cavalier
>>and unprofessional manner.
>
>As a Yank, I am appalled that a "colleague" would consider such an ill advised
>treatment of any object.  Especially after the recent discussion on this list
>concerning our professional obligations to the collections under our care.
>Perhaps it is worth repeating that the American Instiitute for the
Conservation
>of Historic and Artistic works is alive and well and can be contacted by
phone,
>in writing or via e-mail.
>
>FAIC
>1400 16th Street N.W.
>Suite 340
>Washington DC 20036 USA
>(202) 452-9545
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>One can reach a metals conservator through this forum. He is a frequent
>contributor and seems happy to answer questions. Contact David Harvey on
e-mail
>as: [log in to unmask]
>
>Gutenkauf
>______________________________________________________________________
>Diane Gutenkauf, Curator
>Elmhurst Historical Museum
>120 E. Park Avenue
>Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
>
>Voice: +(708) 833-1457
>  Fax: +(708) 833-1326
>Email: [log in to unmask] (Internet)
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