[Nhcoll-l] Dusting/powdering skeletal elements prior to photographing

[David Katz]

Hello,

I've been told that in order to photograph elements that tend to reflect
light strongly (teeth, highly polished bones), people sometimes coat them
with a reflection-reducing powder. I was even told that baby-powder is
often used.

Realistically, what do natural history curators permit? Specifically, are
there types of powder coating that are particularly acceptable and
non-destructive? Are standards different for recent vs. ancient skeletal
materials?

Thanks for you input.

David

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David Katz
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Anthropology--Evolutionary Wing
University of California, Davis
Young Hall 204
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