We include materials on our object labels, as most visitors don't read all the labels.  But when they do, they seem to like knowing what materials are in the object.  We start with the most prevalent material.  Here is an example:



Half-Spanish Style Saddle 

Non-military.  Also known as a “Hybrid” or “Mock Eagle Head”, this type of saddle was used by U.S. Army cavalry officers in the Mexican War and later by many in the Confederate cavalry.  Although the Quartermaster for the State of North Carolina did purchase saddles for its troops, many preferred to use their personal saddles.

Leather, iron, wood; possibly American; circa 1848

Gift of Mr. W. M. Wood, Lewisville, N.C.  (Accession number 1980.166.10)



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For you all out there in history museums, do you include object materials on your exhibit labels? I feel like this is standard for art museums but I'm wondering what most history museums do. We have always included the material but I feel like it's unnecessary when it's just "leather" or "paper" over and over again. Thank you for your opinions!



Ashley Kowalski

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame



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