There is a discussion going on about the possible negative impact on
leather/beaded Native American artifacts on long term display in the open
without being covered by a vitrine or case of some kind. We have of course
discussed the issues of theft, vandalism, and bug infestation. One of the
other things we are concerned about is the impact of dust settling on the
leather, especially some of the white swede and the ability to fully clean
the leather by just using low suction vacuuming without the need for a
conservator. Does anyone have any information or thoughts on the impact of
dust on artifacts like this?

Feel free to contact me off-line, and as always thanks for the help.
Mandy Langfald
Curator of Collections
Wyoming State Museum
307-777-7033
[log in to unmask]


E-Mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction 
of public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records 
Act and may be disclosed to third parties.

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).