Yeah, those small objects always complain about their bags; they get too
sweaty.

But seriously, this discussion about marking has reach great heights.  I
am soo glad to hear that we don't have to put a hole in the bag anymore.
The more we outlive our elders, the more we can debunk the old theories.
True about photography, if you are able to keep good records and
photography of your objects, then you have great proof of ownership.  If
you cannot afford photography of every item, a good description of the
object as well as it's condition report would enormously help in
identifying your wayward nude little friend.

O

Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA  92886
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On Fri, 4 Jul 1997 08:56:03 -0500 Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>>        Object is too small (apparently) to number.  Object gets put
>in small
>>        bag with number on bag.  Object then goes on exhibit, sans
>bag.  Object
>>        is stolen off exhibit...

Anne Lane wrote >
>We have very few objects too small to number.  The bag would serve the
>same purpose as a tie-on tag - and in this case as a vehicle for the
>bar-code label.  I am well aware of the propensity for objects to get
shed of
>their numbers at the slightest excuse and go off to party together in
the
>nude incognito.
>Anne Lane
>Curatorial Assistant
>Museum of York County
>4621 Mt. Gallant Road
>Rock Hill, SC  29732-9905
>803-329-2121 ext 122  *  [log in to unmask]
>