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Thomas Jefferson <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 3 Oct 1996 09:47:23 EDT
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According to Jeff Northam:
>
> I have been asked to present information on the use of smells and scents in
> museum exhibitions later this month. In order to give a well rounded
> perspective,I would like to solicit information from other museum-l
> subscribers as to their experiences or opinions in the use of scents.
>
> Do you know of examples of institutions that have used scents in
> interesting and innovative ways? How were scents used? Were they effective
> enhancements? Were there any problems or downsides in the use of scents
> such as maintaining proper levels of intensity, controlling dispersion or
> negative responses such as sensitivity or allergic reactions?
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated. You may respond to me off list or
> on if the subject is of interest to others. Thank you.
>
> Jeff Northam
> Pouncing Pachyderm Productions
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>

As one who is allergic to all of those scents, I vote "no" to
all added scents.

--
Robin Gabriel
Director of Education
Monticello, The Home of Thomas Jefferson
P.O. Box 316
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(804) 984-9854       E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Monticello URL: http://www.monticello.org

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