CU Art Museum at the University of Colorado Boulder has a modest collection:
http://cuartmuseum.colorado.edu/collection/ancient-classical/
They are used for teaching as well as display.
-Caitlin

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>  2. Another Numismatic Question (2)
>  3. Hotel sheets (4)
>  4. Being By-passed
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:28:40 -0400
> From:    Whitney Alexandra Jones Robertson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: elastic fabric
>
> Hi Mike,
> What kind of gray material? cotton? The elastic denim and corduroy would
> definitely not be things that you would use in a museum setting-- whatever
> the elastomeric portion of the denim is (lastex, spandex, rubber) will very
> likely break down over time, and the dyes from any of these fabrics could
> potentially migrate. The corduroy and elastic denim will also be much
> harder
> to work with than the muslin and will probably not create a surface that
> you
> will want up next to all your costumes for a long time-- I am imagining
> little wales pressed into the pieces that are hanging on corduroy hangers!
> Unbleached muslin is not that expensive, especially when bought in bulk,
> and
> while it may seem a waste to leave behind all this gray, corduroy, and
> denim, I think you would regret using them in the long run. It probably
> isn't worth the time and expense to find someone to oddy test these
> specific
> fabrics (although that's up to you)-- by the time you had results, you
> could
> have ordered the muslin, washed it (to remove any sizing or manufacturing
> materials) and made many more hangers and coverings.
> Good luck-- let me know if you have any more questions on this.
>
> Whitney A. J. Robertson
> Fashion and Textile Specialist
> Adjunct Professor, Marymount University
> http://fashion-museum.blogspot.com
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:10:58 -0400
> From:    Karen Reeds <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Another Numismatic Question
>
> For Princeton University's numismatic collections, housed in
> Firestone Library , see:
> http://www.princeton.edu/~rbsc/department/numismatics/
>
> I'm just an admirer of the exhibitions that use the collections. The
> expert is Prof. Alan Stahl.
>
> Karen Reeds
>
>
> >  On Behalf Of Marlina Reese
> >Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 11:00 AM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Another Numismatic Question
> >
> >Hello All!
> >I would like to know how many universities and museums in the United
> >States have numismatic collections, whether they be teaching
> >collections, large or small exhibits, web exhibits. Any of that
> >information that you could give I would appreciate. Even if you
> >could point me in the right direction, that would be great. I
> >appreciate any and all help I can get. Thanks again and have a good
> >week!
> >
> >Marlina F. Reese
> >Intern
> >Numismatics
> >NMAH
> >
>
> --
> Karen Reeds, PhD, FLS
> Visiting Scholar, History and Sociology of Science, University of
> Pennsylvania
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:03:55 -0400
> From:    Nadine Stewart <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Hotel sheets
>
> Be very careful that any sheets you get are 100% cotton. Most sheets
> these days have some polyester in the blend which is not good for your
> garments.
>
> Nadine Stewart
> New York City
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:26:39 -0700
> From:    sandra vanderwarf <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: elastic fabric
>
> Hi all,
>
> Yes, I second or third some others' suggestion for using stockinette, which
> is a knitted cotton fabric.  It is stretchy because it's knitted.  In museum
> practice, a plastic hanger is basically wrapped with layers of polyfelt or
> polybatting (free of bonding agents) to pad it out, then covered with
> stockinette tubing.  This really minimizes stitching as well--you basically
> stitch the ends of the sausage closed with minimal other stitching as
> necessary.  This is it in a nutshell and would be preferable over any
> corduroy or denim fabric covering as well as any spandex.
>
> Good luck!
> Sandra Vanderwarf
> Curator & Collections Manager
> Brooklyn Children's Museum
>
> --- On Wed, 8/10/11, Carrlee, Scott A (EED) <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>
> From: Carrlee, Scott A (EED) <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 7:24 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> What about the use of stockinet (used in the medical field) for this
> purpose?  I know it is springy but I thought that came from the way it is
> woven.
>
> Scott Carrlee
> Curator of Museum Services
> Alaska State Museums
>
>
>
>
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Margaret Geiss-Mooney
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:50 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
>
> Good afternoon, MuseumLers – If the fabrics (elastic denim or corduroy) are
> relatively new (last 20 years or so), the fabric is probably made from a
> blend of cotton, polyester and spandex fibres. Unfortunately, the spandex
> fibre does not have good archival ageing characteristics (it’s based on
> polyurethane and has to have a variety of stabilizers, like antioxidants,
> and finishing agents added to it during the manufacturing process). It would
> NOT be a viable alternative to 100% cotton muslin. Perhaps a call to a local
> hotel or commercial laundry will yield a donation of enough 100% cotton
> sheets that can’t be used any more due to tears?
>
> Please feel free to contact me off-line if you need further clarification
> or have additional questions.
> Regards,
> Meg
> .   _  _  _  _  _  _  _   _ _   ___________
> Margaret E. Geiss-Mooney
> Textile/Costume Conservator &
> Collections Management Consultant
> Professional Associate - AIC
> 707-763-8694
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ..intern working on re-housing theatre costumes by making padded hangers
> and muslin coverings for each costume. Unfortunately, the muslin ran out,
> but we discovered a wealth of gray, elastic denim, or corduroy. We don’t
> have the means to test to determine if this fabric will deteriorate over
> time, so my question is there a resource or anyone who has experience with
> various fabrics to determine if this is a viable alternative to the muslin?
>
>
>
>
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:47:49 -0400
> From:    Audra Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: elastic fabric
>
> The original post was for making covers for costumes, not for covering
> hangers. As a previous post mentioned, stockinette is unsuitable. So is
> any fabric with spandex in it.
>
>
>
> >>> sandra vanderwarf <[log in to unmask]> 8/11/2011 9:26 AM >>>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Yes, I second or third some others' suggestion for using stockinette,
> which is a knitted cotton fabric.  It is stretchy because it's knitted.
> In museum practice, a plastic hanger is basically wrapped with layers of
> polyfelt or polybatting (free of bonding agents) to pad it out, then
> covered with stockinette tubing.  This really minimizes stitching as
> well--you basically stitch the ends of the sausage closed with minimal
> other stitching as necessary.  This is it in a nutshell and would be
> preferable over any corduroy or denim fabric covering as well as any
> spandex.
>
> Good luck!
> Sandra Vanderwarf
> Curator & Collections Manager
> Brooklyn Children's Museum
>
> --- On Wed, 8/10/11, Carrlee, Scott A (EED) <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> From: Carrlee, Scott A (EED) <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 7:24 PM
>
>
> What about the use of stockinet (used in the medical field) for this
> purpose?  I know it is springy but I thought that came from the way it
> is woven.
>
>
>
> Scott Carrlee
>
> Curator of Museum Services
>
> Alaska State Museums
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Margaret Geiss-Mooney
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:50 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
>
>
>
> Good afternoon, MuseumLers * If the fabrics (elastic denim or corduroy)
> are relatively new (last 20 years or so), the fabric is probably made
> from a blend of cotton, polyester and spandex fibres. Unfortunately, the
> spandex fibre does not have good archival ageing characteristics (it*s
> based on polyurethane and has to have a variety of stabilizers, like
> antioxidants, and finishing agents added to it during the manufacturing
> process). It would NOT be a viable alternative to 100% cotton muslin.
> Perhaps a call to a local hotel or commercial laundry will yield a
> donation of enough 100% cotton sheets that can*t be used any more due to
> tears?
>
>
>
> Please feel free to contact me off-line if you need further
> clarification or have additional questions.
>
> Regards,
>
> Meg
>
> .   _  _  _  _  _  _  _   _ _   ___________
>
> Margaret E. Geiss-Mooney
>
> Textile/Costume Conservator &
>
> Collections Management Consultant
>
> Professional Associate - AIC
>
> 707-763-8694
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> ..intern working on re-housing theatre costumes by making padded
> hangers and muslin coverings for each costume. Unfortunately, the muslin
> ran out, but we discovered a wealth of gray, elastic denim, or corduroy.
> We don*t have the means to test to determine if this fabric will
> deteriorate over time, so my question is there a resource or anyone who
> has experience with various fabrics to determine if this is a viable
> alternative to the muslin?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:32:06 -0400
> From:    Martha Katz-Hyman <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Being By-passed
>
> Lynne Belluscio, who is the director of the LeRoy Historical Society in
> LeRoy, NY, successfully partnered with other attractions in LeRoy to rent a
> billboard along the New York Thruway to promote her museum (also known as
> the "Jello Museum") and the other attractions. It was an immediate success
> and increased her visitation on a consistent basis.
>
> Something like this might work for you, too (even though I know that, in
> Vermont, billboards are few and far between!).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Martha Katz-Hyman
> Independent Curator
>
> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Deana Mallory <
> [log in to unmask]
> > wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Have any of you successfully navigated having your town by-passed?  We've
> > lost a lot of our tourist traffic to a north-south by-pass that enables
> > travelers to miss our town as they travel.  Soon the east-west portion
> will
> > be complete, and we stand to lose more.  If any of your have been in a
> > similar situation, I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you
> about
> > how your institution has handled it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Deana
> >
> > --
> > Deana R. Mallory
> > Director of Public Programs
> > Bennington Museum
> > 75 Main Street
> > Bennington, VT 05201
> > 802-447-1571
> > www.benningtonmuseum.org
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:36:07 -0400
> From:    Martha Katz-Hyman <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Another Numismatic Question
>
> Colonial Williamsburg now has one of the best collections of Colonial-era
> currency, coinage and medals thanks to the generosity of the late Joe &
> Ruth
> Lasser. See http://www.history.org/history/museums/coinExhibit/ for a
> glimpse of the collection.
>
> Martha Katz-Hyman
> Independent Curator
>
> >   ** **
> >
> > Hello All!
> > I would like to know how many universities and museums in the United
> States
> > have numismatic collections, whether they be teaching collections, large
> or
> > small exhibits, web exhibits. Any of that information that you could give
> I
> > would appreciate. Even if you could point me in the right direction, that
> > would be great. I appreciate any and all help I can get. Thanks again and
> > have a good week!
> >
> > Marlina F. Reese
> > Intern
> > Numismatics
> > NMAH
> >
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:24:10 -0800
> From:    "Carrlee, Scott A (EED)" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Hotel sheets
>
> Why is a little polyester not good for garments?
>
> Scott Carrlee
> Curator of Museum Services
> Alaska State Museums
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Nadine Stewart
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:04 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Hotel sheets
>
> Be very careful that any sheets you get are 100% cotton. Most sheets
> these days have some polyester in the blend which is not good for your
> garments.
>
> Nadine Stewart
> New York City
>
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:18:20 -0400
> From:    "Susan L. Maltby" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Hotel sheets
>
> As a conservator I have no issue with a bit of polyester in the
> sheets.  I'm more concerned that the sheets are colourfast (i.e., that
> they colour does not run when they get wet) & that you wash all of the
> bleach out of the sheets.
>
> Susan Maltby, Conservator
> Maltby & Associates Inc.
> Adjunct Faculty, Museum Studies Programme/Faculty of Information
> University of Toronto
> 416-921-2877
>
> Quoting "Carrlee, Scott A (EED)" <[log in to unmask]>:
>
> > Why is a little polyester not good for garments?
> >
> > Scott Carrlee
> > Curator of Museum Services
> > Alaska State Museums
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of Nadine Stewart
> > Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:04 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Hotel sheets
> >
> > Be very careful that any sheets you get are 100% cotton. Most sheets
> > these days have some polyester in the blend which is not good for your
> > garments.
> >
> > Nadine Stewart
> > New York City
> >
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:31:00 -0500
> From:    Michael Reuter <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: elastic fabric
>
> Greetings Whitney,
>
>
>
> Thank you for the great advice. From its appearance, it looks like grey
> elastic denim. I broke the heart of my intern who thought she would be able
> to use the material to finish her project, but alas, I'll have to find
> another free or inexpensive resource in Milwaukee to acquire muslin.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Mike Reuter
>
>
>
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf
> Of Whitney Alexandra Jones Robertson
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
>
>
>
> Hi Mike,
> What kind of gray material? cotton? The elastic denim and corduroy would
> definitely not be things that you would use in a museum setting-- whatever
> the elastomeric portion of the denim is (lastex, spandex, rubber) will very
> likely break down over time, and the dyes from any of these fabrics could
> potentially migrate. The corduroy and elastic denim will also be much
> harder
> to work with than the muslin and will probably not create a surface that
> you
> will want up next to all your costumes for a long time-- I am imagining
> little wales pressed into the pieces that are hanging on corduroy hangers!
> Unbleached muslin is not that expensive, especially when bought in bulk,
> and
> while it may seem a waste to leave behind all this gray, corduroy, and
> denim, I think you would regret using them in the long run. It probably
> isn't worth the time and expense to find someone to oddy test these
> specific
> fabrics (although that's up to you)-- by the time you had results, you
> could
> have ordered the muslin, washed it (to remove any sizing or manufacturing
> materials) and made many more hangers and coverings.
> Good luck-- let me know if you have any more questions on this.
>
> Whitney A. J. Robertson
> Fashion and Textile Specialist
> Adjunct Professor, Marymount University
> http://fashion-museum.blogspot.com
>
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:22:14 -0500
> From:    "Yearous, Jenny Dee" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: elastic fabric
>
> Mike I am  saying this as a quilter,  contact your local quilt guilds.  At
> least the ones that I belong to (yes that is plural) are often looking for
> service project.  If approached they might be willing to donate muslin
> and/or money to a good cause.  Now, each quilt group is different and have
> different agendas but, it never hurts to ask.  To find the guilds ask at any
> quilt shop and Milwaukee should have some really good ones to.... Also you
> can ask the quilt shops sometimes they are willing to donate or sell at
> cost.
>
> Jenny Yearous
> Curator of Collections Management
> State Historical Society of North Dakota
>
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Michael Reuter
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:31 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
>
> Greetings Whitney,
>
> Thank you for the great advice. From its appearance, it looks like grey
> elastic denim. I broke the heart of my intern who thought she would be able
> to use the material to finish her project, but alas, I'll have to find
> another free or inexpensive resource in Milwaukee to acquire muslin.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike Reuter
>
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Whitney Alexandra Jones Robertson
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] elastic fabric
>
> Hi Mike,
> What kind of gray material? cotton? The elastic denim and corduroy would
> definitely not be things that you would use in a museum setting-- whatever
> the elastomeric portion of the denim is (lastex, spandex, rubber) will very
> likely break down over time, and the dyes from any of these fabrics could
> potentially migrate. The corduroy and elastic denim will also be much harder
> to work with than the muslin and will probably not create a surface that you
> will want up next to all your costumes for a long time-- I am imagining
> little wales pressed into the pieces that are hanging on corduroy hangers!
> Unbleached muslin is not that expensive, especially when bought in bulk, and
> while it may seem a waste to leave behind all this gray, corduroy, and
> denim, I think you would regret using them in the long run. It probably
> isn't worth the time and expense to find someone to oddy test these specific
> fabrics (although that's up to you)-- by the time you had results, you could
> have ordered the muslin, washed it (to remove any sizing or manufacturing
> materials) and made many more hangers and coverings.
> Good luck-- let me know if you have any more questions on this.
>
> Whitney A. J. Robertson
> Fashion and Textile Specialist
> Adjunct Professor, Marymount University
> http://fashion-museum.blogspot.com
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:18:41 -0700
> From:    Margaret Geiss-Mooney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Hotel sheets
>
> Good afternoon, MuseumLers - As a textile/costume conservator with a
> textile
> science background, I do not have an issue either with a bit of polyester
> in
> the sheets (up to 40%). The polyester/cotton is usually blended together as
> a fibre in to the thread that is used for the warp and weft. In fact, it is
> a good idea for those situations where the relative humidity is not well
> controlled (ie most historic houses). You do not want to use sheets that
> have a perma-press/no iron finish on them as those finishes are
> formaldehyde
> based and do not age well. The smoothness of the weave of the sheet is
> important as you do  not want a rough texture imprinting on your artifact -
> so usually I recommend at least a 400 thread count if it is a plain weave
> sheet. Satin or sateen weave sheets are very useable too. White sheets = no
> potential dyes/pigments bleeding or crocking to worry about. White also
> lets
> you use the shrouds/ coverings as the "canaries" because the markings due
> to
> "grubby paws", placed on an unwiped dusty table and "dragged on the floor",
> etc. show up so nicely in contrast.
>
> Please feel free to contact me off-line if you need further clarification
> or
> have additional questions.
> Regards,
> Meg
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> Textile/Costume Conservator &
> Collections Management Consultant
> Professional Associate - AIC
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> ..As a conservator I have no issue with a bit of polyester in the
> sheets.  I'm more concerned that the sheets are colourfast (i.e., that
> they colour does not run when they get wet) & that you wash all of the
> bleach out of the sheets....
>
> >...Why is a little polyester not good for garments?...
> >
> >... Be very careful that any sheets you get are 100% cotton. Most sheets
> > these days have some polyester in the blend which is not good for your
> > garments....
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:32:48 -0700
> From:    Steph Gaub <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: New Job Posts
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> Inventory Processing Tech -2 positions - Kirksville, MO
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> Manager of Teacher & Adult Programs - Indianapolis
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