I curated an exhibition of tombstones for The Heritage Center Museum of 
Lancaster County some time ago.  The stones generally were about 3 feet 
tall, some more, some less.  We used platforms on the floor to raise the 
objects, and then leaned each one back into a mount made from thick 
plywood, sealed.  The mounts looked a bit like giant sized plate stands 
(the sort antiques dealers and collectors use to display ceramic plates 
on shelves); there was some custom fitting to accommodate each stone, 
and ethafoam padding between the stone and (sealed) plywood.   Each 
stand was made from two intersecting sealed plywood pieces, and the 
"feet" in front of the stone had an upwards "hook" so the base of each 
stone was cradled and restrained from slipping forward.  The stones on 
stands were arranged on long platforms; no vitrines or cases were used.

I could probably do a better job of describing this if you want more 
information - feel free to contact me off list

Pat Keller

Patricia Keller, Ph.D.
Curator, Berrett Conservation Studio
Oxford, Pennsylvania  19363
610-932-2425


On 7/21/2011 2:45 PM, Amber Glen wrote:
> Does anyone know of a resource, or know how to securely display a tombstone without using a display case or compromising the artifact? The museum I work at wants to move the 100+ year old tombstone we have out of it's case and lean it up against a wall while sitting on a platform. I want to make sure that it can be secured before we attempt anything. The only idea we have come up with is using an epoxy to secure an eye bolt to the back of it. Any suggestions would be a great help.
>
> Amber Glen
> Curator
> Clatsop County Historical Society
> Astoria, Oregon, USA
> http://www.cumtux.org
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