Read Hoving's book "Cross of the Confessors" for the story of how he acquired a unique artifact of HIGHLY dubious origins for the collection of The Cloisters. Harry Needham Special Advisor - Programme Development Canadian War Museum 330 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0M8 Voice: (819) 776-8612 Fax (819) 776-8623 Email: [log in to unmask] > ---------- > From: Simon[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Reply To: Museum discussion list > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 8:33 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Illicit Materials > > A hypothetical and theroetical situation: > > The ICOM code of ethics states that it is highly unethical for > museums to obtain or use illicit materials in a collection. But what > should be done if the only examples of a valuable artefact needed for > a certain collection are of dubious origins? > > I would appreciate any information on this matter. >