This brings up a good question. Are people hesistant to phone up a conservator? If so, why? Is it no funds for conservation? Is it that they just do not know who to call? I would suggest that if such snotty and condescending commentary, such as that by Ms. Gutenkauf is a standard, that might just be why people are not calling quite as readily. Just a thought. D. Wade On Sat, 20 Jan 1996, Diane Gutenkauf wrote: > I think I've had enough of list subscribers guessing at appropriate treatments > for museum objects. Is it possible that all of you have forgotten how to use a > simple but ancient device, the TELEPHONE? Use of this object requires that one > actually contact a Professional Conservator personally. > > Quit wasting bandwith on idle speculation and inaccurate guess work. As museum > staff we have a responsibility to protect the cultural property entrusted to o ur > care, not endanger the stuff further. > > Gutenkauf > [log in to unmask] >