Just a thought. For displaying, have you considered thin Plexi glass
containers? Something along the idea behind the Ant Farms we all
saw or had as kids.
Jerry Fahey


Kim Terbush Watson wrote:

> I have come across several glass jars and metal tins containing dirt and
> sand in my collection. I wonder how do others store, handle, and display
> this?
>
> FYI- The dirt is from different battle fields and cemeteries related to
> WWII.
>
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