Dixon Mounds [at least the last time we were there] had archaeolgists
working "under glass" so the public could observe them, without disturbing
them. No costumes required!

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> From:         ian heath[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Saturday, November 28, 1998 4:01 AM
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> Subject:      Interpretations by archaeologists
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> Dear list members,
>
> I am a final year archaeology student, and am involved in a
> group project which has us designing the 'ideal' display -
> money no object etc. We are interested in the chaniging
> interpretations of artefacts and the cultures that produced
> them. We are aware of the role played by 'costumed
> interpreters', but we wish to use them in a slightly
> different manner. We would like to hear from anybody who
> has used archaeologists from the past (or present), as
> their 'costumed interpreter' of display material. If no-one
> has used this particular strategy, we would also like to
> hear!
>
> Many thanks in anticipation
>
> Ian
>
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