I am currently interning at the Redpath Museum in Montreal, where the
entire anthropology floor is being renovated, and we are currently
coating windows and cases with an UV film.  It is clear with a sticky
back that you can attach to a window or case front.  I think it is a 3M
film.  If you are unable to find UV glass, this may be another option
Heather

Date:    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:17:59 -0500
From:    Museum Curator <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Museum Cases

I know the subject of museum cases has made it appearance on the
listserv many times. I have followed all the discussions with keen
interest. I need to ask some more questions which I hope are not too
redundant. We are about to embark on a large renovation of some 6,300 SQ
feet of gallery space in our facility. I have sketched out the type and
specifications of cases I desire for our exhibit galleries and have
contacted four separate companies to get a basic quote on one style of
the cases I will need. As all of you know this is quite expensive. I
think I can afford a few nice cases, but some of the larger cases must
be built in, including one which will be 38' feet long and 3' feet wide.
I am wondering if the group could give me some advice on the following:

What type of wood should I have the contactor build these case from
(Medite
II?)

What type of paint and primer(if needed) should I coat these cases with?
Should we use some sort of water base acrylic?

Where can I order museum type glass (Anti-bandit and UV protected)? I
have contacted glass companies around here and can get laminated glass
but none of them know anything about a UV layer.

Any help would be appreciated!

Best Wishes,
Wayne
Curator
Cumberland County Historical Society
21 North Pitt Street, P. O. Box 626
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-7610 (Voice)
717-258-9332 (Fax)
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