Hello, We recently received an early to mid 1800's top had worn by a preacher. I just purchased a mercury test kit and am awaiting its arrival. If the hat does contain mercury, what would be the best way to store it. We have never had this problem before. Thanks Deb Closed for the Holidays Nov. 21-25, 2007 and Dec 21, 2007-Jan 2, 2008 Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic History 800 West Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660 626 2359 Fax: 660 626 2984 Toll Free: 1 866 626 ATSU Ext. 2359 [log in to unmask] www.atsu.edu/museum The Mission of the Still National Osteopathic Museum is to collect, preserve, and make available artifacts and related materials to communicate the history and philosophy about the osteopathic principles of mind, body and spirit to a global audience. ========================================================= 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).