I am revisiting the interpretation of a c1885 period kitchen and am
tired of the usual "look at this unusual gadget", "didn't they have
some strange food on their menu" approach.

I would like to emphasize the time, energy and processes involved in the
preservation of food stuffs. To help achieve this end I want to show
processes like pickling and salting in progress. (This has to be static rather
than an actual activity). Most information
I have found is recipe based. There are some descriptions of process but
very few graphics showing the equipment and process which I desperately need.

I hoped someone on the list who has tried this before could provide
info/advice. Maybe others
might have suggestions about getting the message across in a static
display. (I note
the perpetual museum quandary of trying to show activity through
interpretation
methods that are 'inactive').

Thanks

Jennifer Nuske
CURATOR
Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur TAS 7182
AUSTRALIA

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