I couldn't find any recent postings on the topic, so I thought I'd throw this out 
again.  We are in the process of researching whether original objects should 
continue to be included in our traveling exhibitions, and so I thought I would 
ask:  What is the community's feeling about (regarding document-type 
historical/ didactic/intellectual exhibits as opposed to exhibitions of works of 
art):
1) whether an audience to a traveling exhibition want/expects the original 
object vs a high quality reproduction (and why);  2) whether an institution 
should, or should not, share its originals via traveling exhibitions, or whether 
the historical and intellectual purpose of the exhibit is more important and can 
be served using facsimiles; 3)would visitors might be drawn to a traveling 
exhibition "just" because of where it originated (ie something from a "big name" 
museum/institution) and not because of the content?
Any other thoughts, comments, etc. would be welcomed.  thank you

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