Hello!
 
We here at the McCord are in the preliminary stages of planning an
exhibition on x-rays.  A section of the exhibit is planned to
demonstrate how x-rays can be used in museum research, conservation,
etc.  At present we have plans to x-ray a mummy and a painting (for
layers of paint, etc.).
 
I have a question to pose: if you could choose an object from a
collection of historical, dec arts, fine arts, ethnographic
materials, what would you select for x-raying, and why?  At present
cost is not even an option, so please fantasize.  I am particularly
interested in objects that would be obviously educational and
interesting, showing the fine points of x-ray technology while
indicating its usefulness to the museum commnunity and researchers,
conservators, etc.
 
Any help would be really appreciated; we're brainstorming as we speak!
 
Jennifer A. Tung
McCord Museum of Canadian History
690, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, Quebec CANADA H3A 1E9
TEL: 514-398-7100
FAX: 514-398-5045