I agree with your gut reaction.  It is not a good idea, for the reason you
mention.
Ross Weeks Jr.

----- Original Message -----
From: Cathy Westfeldt <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 3:54 PM
Subject: Use of Laser Pointers


> Dear Listerservers:
> I had an interesting question come my way today - one for which I don't
> have an answer. The Capitol Building here in Salem gives a great many
> tours which includes showing all their wonderful murals. They want to
> start having their tour guides use laser pointers on the murals during
> the tours. My first reaction is this is not a good idea. Light damage is
> cumulative. Anybody out there have experience with this type of
> situation? Thanks.
>
> Cathy Westfeldt, CRM
> Collection Curator
> Hallie Ford Museum of Art
> Willamette University
> 900 State St.
> Salem, OR 97301
> (503)370-6867
> [log in to unmask]
>

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