I would contact the Canadian Conservation Institute, The National Gallery
of Canada, The National Archives of Canada, and whatever-that-museum-is
in Montreal (CCP?) built around the historic house with money from the
Seagrams family.  The conservation departments of these institutions
should be able to help enormously.  You might also post your query to the
ConsDist List (Conservation Distribution List) with the mention that you
are not on the list.  The posting address is
[log in to unmask]  The address for subscription requests is
[log in to unmask]  The list is moderated by Walter
Henry of the Stanford University Conservation Dept.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Yours,
 
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On Wed, 13 Jul 1994, Jennifer Tung wrote:
 
> Hello!
>
> We here at the McCord are in the preliminary stages of planning an
> exhibition on x-rays.  A section of the exhibit is planned to
> demonstrate how x-rays can be used in museum research, conservation,
> etc.  At present we have plans to x-ray a mummy and a painting (for
> layers of paint, etc.).
>
> I have a question to pose: if you could choose an object from a
> collection of historical, dec arts, fine arts, ethnographic
> materials, what would you select for x-raying, and why?  At present
> cost is not even an option, so please fantasize.  I am particularly
> interested in objects that would be obviously educational and
> interesting, showing the fine points of x-ray technology while
> indicating its usefulness to the museum commnunity and researchers,
> conservators, etc.
>
> Any help would be really appreciated; we're brainstorming as we speak!
>
> Jennifer A. Tung
> McCord Museum of Canadian History
> 690, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
> Montreal, Quebec CANADA H3A 1E9
> TEL: 514-398-7100
> FAX: 514-398-5045
>