I did a procedure, care, and nomenclature manual for the harness and
carriage collection at Hyde Park that included some display/storage
suggestions. If you would like, I can dig it out and make a copy of
specific sections for you. I do not have an electronic copy anymore, I
do not think, can look for that too.  But the display storage things
were all hand drawn.  
I did, back in the 80s and early 90s design exhibits and storage for
carriages and harness at many museums and would be happy to help if you
would like.  
I am now a librarian.
Joan Goodbody
Government Documents Librarian
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
906-487-2698
fax: 906-487-2357
email: [log in to unmask] 



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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:59 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Horse Harness storage


We have a number of horse harnesses, reins and other such tack that has
been stored for decades in large crates. We are currently trying to
figure out a proper storage method to use for them. They are to large to
go in boxes and while most of them are still pliable some are suck in
odd shapes after being thrown in boxes for years. We were thinking of
making some kind of hanging device to hang them on but we really have no
idea the best way to go about this. These things are long, big and
heavy. How do the rest of you store your large tack? Any ideas,
suggestions, or warnings are greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the help.


Mandy Langfald
Curator of Collection
Wyoming State Museum
307-777-7033
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