We’ve use Mila-walls for a year now, and we are very happy with the quality, flexibility, and ease of installation. Two people can re-configure an exhibit gallery in a day or two. You can see our last exhibit, using Mila-wall, at http://www.wadelawrence.com/altmanphotos (unofficial photos on my personal website).
Wade
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From: "Susan L. Maltby" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:14:46 -0400
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Movable walls
The Mila walls (http://www.mba-worldwide.com/) are a good product -
sturdy & can easily be refinished after an exhibit is done.
Susan Maltby, Conservator
Maltby & Associates Inc.
Adjunct Faculty, Museum Studies Programme/Faculty of Information
University of Toronto
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Quoting Christa McCay <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]>:
> We have two movable walls that we purchase about 5 years ago. These
> walls are multipaneled and are hinged together, which allows us to use
> as many panels as we want. They were purchased commercially and we
> picked a beige color with black metal for the hinges and handles. I
> would say that they are about 7 to 8 feet high and are about 10 to 12
> feet when opened completely. They are on wheels and we have hardwoods
> in the galleries and we have never had any damage to the floors when
> using these walls. We have used them mainly to block off areas when
> we are prepping for a new exhibit or taking down. Our initial reason
> for purchasing them was for use during an exhibit but we haven't used
> them for that purpose since. I hope this helps.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Christa McCay, M.H.P.
> Registrar
> Marietta Museum of History
> 1 Depot Street, Ste. 200
> Marietta, GA 30060
> 770-794-5726
>
>
> Quoting Gail Kana Anderson <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]>:
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>> I would be interested in peoples comments about movable walls that
>> they use in their museums. Were they purchased commercially or
>> custom built? What are preferred heights, widths and depth for
>> maximum stability? How are they moved around and is there any
>> damage to the floor surface?
>>
>> Any input or references to more information would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Gail
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gail Kana Anderson
>> Deputy Director/Curator of Collections
>> Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
>> The University of Oklahoma
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