Deb, Oh, I don't know. You could wear a Scott air pack but it makes it tough to sing the hymns (and let's not even mention communion!). Tim Timothy S. Bottoms · Registrar · Cape Fear Museum · 814 Market Street · Wilmington, NC 28401 · 910.341.4350 x 3011 · 910.341.4037 (fax) · [log in to unmask] Deb Fuller <[log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] M> cc: Sent by: Museum Subject: Re: Tobacco smoke odor removal discussion list <[log in to unmask] .LSOFT.COM> 01/05/2005 07:50 AM Please respond to Museum discussion list On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:45:40 -0500, Jansonius, Remko (Vizcaya) <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I can imagine that there may be some conservation issues involved here. > However, what you have on your hands is a ready example of "scratch 'n > sniff" without the need to scratch. Scent plays an important role in our > experience of the world, on both conscious and unconscious levels. > Therefore, if the textiles are to be part of an exhibit, I can imagine > that this tobacco smoke odor might greatly enhance the visitor's > experience. And many people are allergic to tobacco smoke and I would hate to see things get sneezed on. The smoke smell can also contaminate other objects in the immediate area as well. I'd find a way to get rid of it. Deb - who could never be a high Episcopalian because of all the incense :) ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). NOTICE: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized county official. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).