Sabrina,
Our registrar actually uses an engraving tool to put tracking numbers on objects that are to be used on the grounds. (Most of these items are reproduction.) On other reproduction objects we classify them as consumables, and so no number is given and the item is not tracked. (This includes things such as brooms, canning jars, or items that have a very short "shelf life.")
Our physical plant is also very large, and so we deal with many of the same issues that you to as well.
If you would like to discuss this with our registrar, feel free to contact me off list, and I can give you her contact information.
Sincerely,
Dan Schoeneberg
General Manager, Experience Resources
Conner Prairie
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sabrina Henneman
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:16 AM
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Subject: Re: Marking Education Collection Items
How does one deal with items that might, in the course of use, not maintain a number painted on? I am loathe to get a dremmel and cut numbers into cooking pots, wooden cooking utensils, blacksmithing equipment, etc. but are there no good alternatives? High heat paint? (But that only comes in black, doesn't it?) We also have a large site with multiple buildings, so it can't be assumed that stuff will stay in a building and therefore easily be tracked. At the same time, old numbers on permanent collection items sometimes flake off (disturbingly often), and we can't assume if it has no number, it is safe to use.
Sabrina Henneman
Collections Registrar
Genesee Country Museum
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