Economy Class Curatorial Award

[John Shuey]

I know this is in jest (at least partially), but I've actually seen this
done for a personal collection here in Indiana.  Ernie Shull (author of the
Butterflies of Indiana) explained to me that new refrigerators are cheaper
than cabinets, in fact about 1/3rd the price.  So he has his refrigerators
lined up in the basement  (energy efficiency stickers still attached) full
of insects. I'm reasonably sure none of these units have ever been plugged
in.

John Shuey

Bill Cornelius wrote:

> Hi:
> The following is my semi-fatuous submission for this years Economy Class
> Curatorial Award:
>
> Are you tired of having to maintain a constant humidity for the entire
> basement?
>
> Are you tired of the rising cost of metal cabinets?
>
> Does your Board of Trustees wince when you give your quarterly report?
>
> Try ÒUsed RefrigeratorsÓ! They have those bug proof magnetic gasket
> doors. TheyÕre cheap or free, pull out the guts & a little tub caulking
> or Bondo on the various flashings will make them bug proof, & they can
> be linked in series or parallel with flexible conduit or stovepipe to a
> single small dehumidifier. They also come in assorted colors to take
> that tired grey-green curse off the storage room. (a few pictures of
> kitties & duckies on the doors helps too).
>
> So if YOUR board of trustees moans every time you ask for more storage,
> Tell them about ÒUsed RefrigeratorsÓ and be ready for the applause!
>
> Another advantage is that the interiors usually have room left over for
> LARGE trays of silica gel, the summer storage of your winter woolens, or
> for other nighttime projects. (ask about my recipe for Museum Jerky,
> regular Napthalene flavor or new Classic Natron)
>
> Bill
>
> PS: the interior plastic is affected by napthalene, (if you use it), but
> enameled tin liners w/ plywood doorskin to replace the trim works arn't.
>
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