[Nhcoll-l] Damage from hot glue on shells

[Lena Hernandez]

Afternoon All,

During the course of inventory in one of our exhibits I discovered that a previous curator glued (probably craft store hot glue)  all of the shells on display to a painted Styrofoam base.   My question for you is what to do about it.  Is it likely that any damage that is going to happen is already done?  Or do you think that the glue may degrade and further damage the shells?  The shells have been on exhibit for at least  2 years and will likely be on exhibit for several more. If I do need to pull them, what do you think would be the best way to remove the glue with the least amount of damage to the shells. If you can point me in the direction of specific resources I can cite when trying to convince others at the museum that this is important, that would also be much appreciated.

Lena Hernandez
Collections Manager/Registrar

Museum of Science & History
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904)396-6674 x212
lhernandez at themosh.org

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