16764
Accession Number
27690
Editor
Rose, Carolyn L.;de Torres, Amparo R.
Title Of Article Chaper
Mobile Support System for Objects with Shafts
Title Of Journal Book
Storage of Natural History Collections: Ideas and Practical Solutions
Pages
103-105
Collation
3 p. : ill.
Publisher
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
Publisher City
Pittsburgh
ISBN
0-9635476-0-7
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The storage of shaft weapons (e.g. spears, arrows, halberds) can be dangerous to both the weapons and the people working around them unless a proper storage system is developed. When objects are stored improperly, the fletching on arrows and other shafted weapons can become distorted and damaged beyond repair. In addition, many of the natural dye colors in bird feathers can fade when exposed to improper light conditions. Structural colors can become obscured by the accumulation of dust and grime. Moreover, the possibility of specimen breakage or even personal injury is high if weapons are not adequately secured. The purpose of this rack system is to provide that maximum amount of horizontal storage space for a collection, and to give proper support for the more fragile components of each object. This system also allows easy access to the objects themselves.
Keywords
mobile;support;object;shaft
pub_id
16764