>In a message dated 95-11-03 14:48:27 EST, [log in to unmask]
>(Elizabeth Maria Cook) writes:
>
>> period room type set-ups in museums
>
>I am surprised that no one has mentioned the wonderful room in the
>installment at the National Museum of the American Indian in NYC. It may not
>fit into what you are looking for but it is a great "period room" the period
>being today. Although the intent (I presume) is to present stereotypes (and
>that they do!), I think it is an excellent example of a Native American
>period room. Good Luck with your project.
>
>- Adrienne

Further to that comment. I was very impressed years ago in The Boston
Children's Museum with the contemporary interior of a Navajo (?) house. In
the wardrobe a business suit hung side-by side with a doeskin coat, and on
the floor black leather lace-ups sat next to mocassins, etc.. In the
kitchen and other places they showed the same mix of First Nation and
Settler artefacts. Visitors were encouraged to think beyond the
'traditional way of life' stereotype usually presented in museums.

Adrienne, what was wonderful about the room at the National Museum of the
American Indian?

RACHEL FAGGETTER

Natural and Cultural Heritage Interpretation
Museum Studies
Deakin University-Rusden
662 Blackburn Road
Clayton, Victoria 3168
Email:  [log in to unmask],.au:

rachel faggetter