Try contacting the Arkansas Archeological Survey about soil colors.
They have dug into a lot of cotton fields, and can probably give you the
Munsell for sites they have worked, which you can then use to match.

James "Kimo" Tichgelaar
Project Coordinator, Hands on History
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497
614.297.2523
614.297.2546 (fax)


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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Sarah Gulick
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 12:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Straw and dirt

Hello all!

We are about to add straw and dirt to the floors of two of our museum  
dioramas. Is there anything we should be aware of - such as pest or  
bug issues?

Is there a source for dirt/straw that would in some way be better  
then "regular" dirt and straw?

Also, can anyone confirm the color of the dirt in a Deep South cotton  
field?

Any suggestions, warnings, or encouragement would be much appreciated!

Thanks!
Sarah

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