I would think that if one were to set themselves in the surroudings and
situation that Mr. Villa had placed himself, by choice I am sure, then
perhaps they should research, or at least ask for some basic guidelines.
It is hard to imagine a person who has the love for the past that I assume
he must have to be so discourteous to those items around him.  I too believe
that these historical objects should be handled, but with the reverence
which they so rightly deserve.  There is really no excuse for abuse.

Respectfully and with regards

Robert Klein
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>I have read several of the postings on Bob Vila's indecent behavior.  What I
>keep thinking is what about the museum personnel who let him do it?!!!
>Why should anyone *assume* that he knows anything about the proper handling of
>museum objects?
>
>Kristi Walker
>
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>> >Sunday, February 11, was part two of Bob Vila's Guide To Historic Homes of
>> >America.  I wanted to correct an error in my previous posting.  It's on
>> >A&E, not PBS, from 7-9 p.m. It was the same thing again.  He even touched
>> >a plate and glass in a table setting, stroked Belter furniture, tilted
>> >over chairs, and played a couple of notes on a piano.  This drives me
>> >nuts. I must say that Susan Stein, the curator at Monticello kept him in
>> >line.  He walked around with his hands in his pockets there.  If you want
>> >cold chills down your spine, catch part three next Sunday.
>> >
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>>On Mon, 12 Feb 1996, Robert Klein wrote:

>> How about his abuse of the fine Wooten desk!  Smacking the fall front on one
>> of the pulls in the drawers on the front as he lowered it.  What is wrong
>> with this fellow?