[Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas

Mon Dec 11 08:51:02 EST 2023

Shalom Gali,

In addition to Dee’s nice example that she shared, I thought that this is a good opportunity to remind people about the Storage Techniques for Art, Science and History Collections (STASHc.com) website <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstashc.com%2Fthe-publication%2Fsupports%2Frigid-supports%2Fsupporting-old-bones-storage-jackets-for-oversize-dinosaur-bones%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NTd2ZM1GYFadpf5mJYIGYjf27onPb%2FaHwxgq9Rr9CiQ%3D&reserved=0>  that focuses on different types of storage solutions. There is a whole section on boxes <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstashc.com%2Fthe-publication%2Fcontainers-2%2Fboxes%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sOwtHQ4RKyvJMY2nusgS16Q9EZozBns9UXagA3ChKjs%3D&reserved=0>  and examples of storage for oversize fossil specimens by Marilyn Fox <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstashc.com%2Fthe-publication%2Fsupports%2Frigid-supports%2Fsupporting-old-bones-storage-jackets-for-oversize-dinosaur-bones%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NTd2ZM1GYFadpf5mJYIGYjf27onPb%2FaHwxgq9Rr9CiQ%3D&reserved=0>  and colleagues.

I also worked on the PaleoPortal Collection Management <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcollections.paleo.amnh.org%2F33%2Fmounts-and-materials&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q91W%2B1eB9Jwhk7aVg2QPO0LEoqpSCR6PeoyUe8sXJII%3D&reserved=0>  and Prep <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpreparation.paleo.amnh.org%2F22%2Fhousing&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ujukDCxchTN9KqklpcdQNDBhedLoqnkWBkxVNvL9XcY%3D&reserved=0>  modules for AMNH and there is a lot of nice information on their storage protocols on the site. AMNH primarily created trays. The sites haven’t been updated in years and some of the download links seem to be broken on the CM module site, but others are working on the Prep site with some nice examples of housing available to view. 

Hoping for better days in 2024,

Rachael

Rachael Perkins Arenstein

Principal, A.M. Art Conservation

Art Conservation, Preservation Consulting and Collection Management

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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Dee Stubbs-Lee
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 7:11 AM
To: Gali Beiner <gali.beiner at mail.huji.ac.il>; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas

Hi Gali,

I like seeing specimens boxed whenever possible. I say this for three main reasons: 1) if your researchers need visual or hands-on access to the specimens outside of the cabinets, boxes or trays allow for safer handling; 2) any additional layers of “packaging” (ie- the box) may help to buffer the specimens against environmental swings, dust and pests; and 3) if any fragments do break loose from the specimen, they will be caught within the box, cutting down on any confusion as to which specimen was the source of the fragment. It’s best to fit the boxes out with custom mounts or at least Ethafoam bumpers to minimize movement within the box. It is relatively straightforward to make custom sized boxes or trays out of acid-free cardboard, which may help to minimize your space requirements.

I’ve attached a photo of a box / mount I made for a subfossil walrus skull as an example. This one was quite fragile -  boxes may not need to be as elaborate as this.

Dee

Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, CAPC, FIIC

Conservator

New Brunswick Museum

277 Douglas Avenue

Saint John, 

New Brunswick,

Canada

E2K 1E5

(506)643-2341

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From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Gali Beiner
Sent: December 10, 2023 7:45 AM
To: NHCOLL-new <Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu <mailto:Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu> >
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas

Dear All, 

As basic as that may seem, I'm looking through ideas for storage of mammal skulls (equids, camelids and such) on shelves (in a compactor system) that will both save space and enable reasonable access for researchers in comparative (modern) collection. Boxes are one option, but do tend to take up a lot of space, so before deciding on any solution (or combination of solutions) it will be good to hear what you have seen and/or done in your own collections. 

What have you been pleased with in this type of storage? Trays? Foam supports? Other supports? Perhaps separators between skulls sitting directly on a padded shelf? These skulls mostly include both cranium (maxillae) and mandibles - mandibles are detachable.  

May light prevail over darkness - my wish for 2024, 

Gali 

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