There are several excellent sources for artifact labeling information,
starting with The New Museum Registration Methods.  The Registrars Committee
has published two handbooks (Beyond Finger Nail Polish I and II) that are
available by containing Bill Tompkins at the Smithsonian ([log in to unmask]).

Janice Klein
Director
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
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-----Original Message-----
From: Katherine Neustadt <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: Labelling artifacts


>Hello.  I am new to the list and would like to say hello to everyone out
>there in cyberspace.
>I have a question regarding methods of labelling artifacts.  Does anyone
>have any information about the use of clear nail polish as a base & top
coat
>for labelling archaeological artifacts.  I have always  been under the
>impression that it was not an acceptable practice, but my supervisor wants
>us to use it to save on cost.
>Advice, comments, etc. greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Kae
>
>K.E. Neustadt, Lab Manager
>Northland Research, Inc.
>2510 S. Rural, Ste. 108
>Tempe, AZ 85282
>(480) 736-0501
>(480) 894-0957 fax
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