Last Sunday a program aired on PBS called "Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America." He toured historic houses and museums. What was distressing was that he stroked and pawed the furniture pieces, while the director/curators stood by (one remarking that a piece was on loan from the Met), and in one case, even joined in. I just couldn'e believe it. Did anyone else see it? Pat Miller Patricia L. Miller Illinois Heritage Association 602 1/2 E. Green St. Champaign, IL 61820 tel: 217-359-5600 e-mail: [log in to unmask]