Marianna Munyer has just published the first of a two-part article on
Marking Objects in Museum Collections as part of the Illinois Association of
Museums "How to..." series.  It is very, very, very (very...) useful and
includes an analysis of barrier coats and markers, including a list of "what
is recommended at this time", as well as a list of vendors.

Copies are available from the IAM Office, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza,
Springfield IL 62701-1507, or by calling 217 524-7080.

Marianna will also be teaching a workshop at the IAM Annual Meeting, October
15-17 in Collinsville IL.  For more information contact IAM.


Janice Klein
Chair, RC-AAM
Registrar, The Field Museum
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