Beau,

Send me some digital photos off the list (especially details of the
detached piece, damage, etc.) and I will get back to you with some
advice.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Conservator, Los Angeles, California

On 8/16/07, George Harris <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello,
> We have a cradle scythe in our collections that has a broken piece.  It is
> a support piece that goes between one of the tines and the handle.  The
> two ends are brken off and still in holes, one in the tine and one in the
> handle.  We still have the piece that was detached.  My question is what
> is the accepted way of dealing with this in a museum?  Should we replace
> it?  I have heard that this is not generally accepted in museums.  Should
> we try to put the original back?  I don't think this is possible since it
> is now too short.  Should a conservator do it or is it acceptable for a
> staff member to do it?  It is owned outright by the museum, so there is no
> loan/lender issue to consider.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Beau Harris
>
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