Hi, folks,

We recently accessioned two inflatable PVC Dalmatians, which I have  
been tasked with packaging for storage.  Bearing in mind that PVC is  
inherently unstable over the long term, what is the best way to  
package them both to preserve the dalmatians as long as possible and  
to protect other objects stored nearby from damage?

- inflated or deflated?
- wrapped or unwrapped?
- in paper or plastic containers?

My current plan, based on a variety of reading and research (green- 
eared Barbies, etc), is to keep them inflated, enclose them in  
archival Paige boxes, and put zeoliites or other scavengers in the  
box, and of course keeping them in climate-controlled (to the best of  
our ability) storage.

Any other suggestions or experiences would be welcomed!

Thank you,

Ariel Weinberg
Assistant to the Curator of Science & Technology

MIT Museum, Building N52
265 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02139-4307
tel: 617-253-3378   fax: 617-253-8994
http://web.mit.edu/museum

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