Hello Listers, I hope everyone is well on this Tuesday
afternoon J. I have a question
about acrylic case fronts and bonnets for cases. I’m working with an
exhibit designer who insists on installing Lexan on a case front. I believe it
was explained to me that it was “bullet proof.” From my experience,
it scratches easier than other types of acrylic. What is the best material to
use? What is the most scratch resistant and durable? Is Lexan safe in an
artifact environment? Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Ava
R. Wilkey
Registrar
/ Assistant Curator
Southern
Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
In
affiliation with
the Smithsonian Institution
2829
Cherokee Street NW
Kennesaw,
GA 30144
PH: 770.427.2117 ext 3058 (NOTE NEW EXTENSION!)
Visit
us on the web at www.southernmuseum.org or www.kennesaw-ga.gov.