Andy
You think it would be a problem if it were over nighted? What specific
material would you suggest? I always found tyvek to be fairly
breathable, but I send everything by art shippers. Thanks any new
material knowledge is always appreciated.
Kelly
On Feb 17, 2006, at 10:58 AM, Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote:
> I would be wary of wrapping it in anything that is not breathable (NOT
> tyvek). Especially at this time of year, your package will undergo
> numerous temperature changes during its journey and there is a
> possibility of sweating within the package that may do your piece no
> end of damage...
>
> Just a thought
>
> Andy
>
> A : A : A :
> }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°>
> V V V
> Andy Bentley
> Ichthyology Collection Manager
> University of Kansas
> Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center
> Dyche Hall
> 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
> Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
> USA
>
> Tel: (785) 864-3863
> Fax: (785) 864-5335
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> A : A : A :
> }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°>
> V V V
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Kelly Bennett
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 10:23 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Shipping Samplers
>
> I would wrap it in tyvek, then bubble, then put it in a double or
> triple strength cardboard box padded with foam, and send it Fed Ex.
> The main thing is to make sure the box is thick and the piece will not
> slide around. I have received things from both companies, and the
> boxes get beat up pretty bad. Over pack it for security.
>
> Good luck
>
> Kelly Bennett
> Head Preparator
> Blaffer Gallery
> The Art Museum of the University of Houston
> 713-743-9523
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message
> should read "help" (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message
> to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
> "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message
> should read "help" (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message
> to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
> "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
>
Kelly Bennett
Head Preparator
Blaffer Gallery
The Art Museum of the University of Houston
713-743-9523
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
|