There are plenty of ways to contain the smells in dispensers that visitors can choose to sample or not. Oils and liquids are contained, and the amount of scent released into the gallery proper is certainly less than the amount of colognes some men and women wear, and certainly less then what comes off teenage boys who use Axe.Dan--On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM, David Harvey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I agree about allergies and also as a conservator I would be very careful about any scent oils or solutions that are in a diffuser or heated that would aerosol - as tiny micro-droplets would spray onto nearby objects and surfaces. Real candles would be worse because then you are putting out fine soot everywhere not to mention the fire hazard in a public place.
There are some scents used for exhibitions because I've seen postings about them. But always check to see that they are safe for both people and the collections first.
Cheers!
Dave
David Harvey
Senior Conservator & Museum Consultant
Los Angeles CA
www.CityOfAngelsConservation.weebly.comOn Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Debbie Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I would be absolutely against scents being put into the exibition because of my alergies. You might as well light up a cigarette in the room. I'm afraid that I would have to leave the museum and would be very disappointed that I couldn't see the exhibits. Besides, would not the odor get onto the item? Sort of like touching it and leaving oils?Debbie MillerOn Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 5:25 PM, Fielding Freed <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I would be interested in hearing from others about this as well. Have you heard of “Mandles”? Man+Candles=Mandles.
Fielding S. Freed
Director of Historic House Museums
Historic Columbia Foundation
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Scents for exhibits
Hello Listers,
I am searching for a vendor of smells to incorporate into our exhibits. Specifically I am looking for liquid scents that can be put into wooden boxes and refreshed regularly. When opened, visitor will be able to sniff scents related to the exhibit. My problem is finding the more unusual scents like skunk, money or salt air. I have found vendors that make scent for perfumes and candles, but their “flavors” aren’t authentic. Something may be called sea air, but not really smell like the sea, for example. I know I have smelled unusual scents in other museums, so someone out there must make them. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Janean Mollet-Van Beckum
Curator of Collections and Exhibits
Washington County Historical Society
320 S 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095-3333
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