Would you please explain to me the difference between "show" and "museum"
level restoration, as the term relates to 3-dimensional functional
artifacts?

Thanks,
Jack C. Thompson
Thompson Conservation Lab
Portland, OR

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On Wed, 19 Jun 1996, Chris Dill wrote:

> I need to work with local tractor and agricultural equipment enthusiasts
> on the restoration of tractors.  I observe that they do wonderful
> restorations to a "show" and running level, but aren't aware of museum
> preservation and conservation concerns.  Does anyone have successful
> "plans" for such projects they'd be willing to share, for restoration to
> either "show" or "museum" levels?
>
> I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone with experience and/or
> expertise in this area who might be interested in doing some paid
> consulting work.
>
> Please feel free to respond off-line.  Thanks.
>
> C. L. Dill
> Director, Museum Division
> State Historical Society of North Dakota
> 612 East Boulevard
> Bismarck  ND  58505-0830
> E-mail:   [log in to unmask]
>