Hillary,
If it doesn’t need to be large
chunks, you could get some of the faux ice chunks (either glass or plastic) and
paint them black.
Ella Aderman
Pennypacker Mills
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Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
6:59 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Charcoal types
for historic house museums
Hello All, I work at an 1891 historic house farmstead with
original coal burning fireplaces and stove. However, we are not a living
history museum and do not use the fireplaces or stove for demonstrations.
Some staff members want to have bituminous charcoal samples in the
fireplaces and coal buckets to show children what would have been
appropriate. I am hesitant to have actual coal in the historic house instead
of reproduction for fear of combustion, off-gassing, and dust particles
harming the collection. I have found that lignite is extremely volatile, but
have not found the likelihood of combustion on bituminous. I would like
to have some facts or statics to show our director on why we should not, or
if it is okay, should use actual coal. Any thoughts or comments from
those who have dealt with a similar situation would be most appreciated. Thank you, Hillary Kidd Curator of Collections 972-422-6481 fax |
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