I doubt there is one simple answer, The questions I think of are:
How strong is the string (or wire or whatever is used to hold them together)? If it is strong, you can more easily keep the weight off the feathers.
Are the feathers able to lie flat naturally or are they floofy (technical term :D ) and would get squished if they are lying on a flat surface?
How are they attached to the string?
Is it a bright fadeable color?
Is there insect damage that would cause bits to fall off?

Based on these answers, should it be displayed horizontally or vertically? Flat or projected a little off the surface?

-Elizabeth Walton
Collections Management Consultant

On 8/20/2009 11:52 AM, Ken Mark wrote:

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I have one very old feather lei I want to display in its own display case. What precautions do I need to take and where do I find a case to do this?

Ken

Kenneth D. Mark
Director of the Oakes Museum

Messiah College
One College Ave. Box 3029
Grantham, PA 17055

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