Hello Chian - Jin,
Who will be cleaning, repairing and/or restoring the archaeological and ethnographic artifacts after the small lab is set up? Shouldn't you seek the advise of a  nearby experienced professional conservator? He/she may be able to check up the collection, the lab space and staff
competencies and make appropriate recommendations.

Mubiana Luhila
Programme for Museum Development in Africa  (PMDA)
P.O.Box 90010
MOMBASA, KENYA

Tel: 254 11 225114 / 254 11 224846
Fax: 254 11 227985
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Chian-Jin Yeh wrote:

> Hello everyone!
> I am seeking for information on the basic equipment/ instrument for a
> conservation lab.
> My museum would like to set up a small conservation laboratory (about
> 6m*8m) in the collection department for general archaeological and
> ethnographic artifacts cleaning, repairing or restoring treatment. However,
> we haven't hired a professional conservator yet to involve in the
> laboratory planning project. Also, we are not familiar with what kind of
> conservation instruments is needed for a conservator or technician. If
> anyone knows the information on conservation lab instruments (e.g.. fume
> hood, stereomicroscope, scales, etc) I would appreciate the information.
> Thank you very much!
>
> Chian-Jin Yeh
> Research Assistant
> National Museum of Prehistory Planning Bureau
> No. 253, Tie-hua Rd.
> Taitung 950, Taiwan
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>

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