I'm not sure from your phrasing whether you mean the natural processes
which preserve bone in situ (all the various taphonomic processes) or
the various lab-based processes and materials used to extend the stability
and durability of bone (hopefully) in a collection. Please advise, and I
wil send along some references on either.

Cheers,
Sally Shelton
Director, Collections Care and Conservation
President-Elect, Society for the Preservation of Natural HIstory Collections


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On Mon, 9 Dec 1996 [log in to unmask] wrote:

> I'm a student majoring in Museum Studies and I am currently working on a
> paper about bone preservation.  I can't seem to find any helpful material
> for my paper.  Is there anyone out there who has any references I could
> use?  I would prefer things that I could access fairly quickly (i.e.
> internet addresses) but anything else would be appreciated!  Thanks a lot.
>
> S. Kay
>