[Nhcoll-l] Bison hide display techniques

[Dee Stubbs-Lee]

Hi Miranda and all,

I am aware of an institution that had to battle a major clothes moth infestation in its collections storage. The source of the infestation ("ground zero" as we say) was eventually determined to be a bison hide. The thick fur gives plenty of opportunity for harbourage and feeding to go unnoticed. It's a good idea to be diligent about your IPM and keep that in mind when making decisions about display as well. I might be inclined to suggest an exhibit case for easier dust control and IPM monitoring. Good luck!

Dee

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New Brunswick Museum
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From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bible, Miranda
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To: Anderson, Gretchen <AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org>; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Bison hide display techniques

Hi Gretchen,

I believe we will be showing the fur side. It is tanned. The current thought is to display it vertically, if possible.

Miranda

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Bison hide display techniques

Hi Miranda,

I have several ideas, and will send some photos later today.  First some caveats (and questions):

1)      Which side are you showing - the skin side or the fur side?  Is it tanned or is it a rawhide skin?
2)      Is it going to be displayed vertically, or on a slant?

I will get back to this this afternoon and send some phohtos.

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Any suggestions on how to display a bison hide on a wall?

Thank you,
Miranda

Miranda Bible
Curatorial Assistant
Archeology
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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