[BCMA] Seeking advice on how to mount and display a 25 cent bill.

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Hi Chris,

I really appreciate your instructions regarding how to sandwich the bill
using glass or acrylic.  Thank you!

Have a wonderful weekend,


Melissa

Melissa Koftinoff

Curator/Manager,
Nakusp and District Museum



On Fri, Jul 26, 2019 at 3:23 PM Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:

> Here is a suggestion using clear acrylic or glass.
>
> Sandwich the bill thusly:
>
>    - sheet of glass or acrylic [thickness depends on the overall size
>    needed for rigidity];
>    - the bill with a acid-free paper matt [minimally thicker than the
>    bill and opening with .5mm clearance max all around];
>    - sheet of glass or acrylic [again, thickness depends on the overall
>    size for rigidity];
>    - squeeze the layers together and seal the edge with tape [aluminum
>    duct tape] and burnish.
>
>
> The overall size and mounting will be determined by your exhibit design.
> As a precaution against slipping, just place a *small* dab of wheat
> starch paste on the corners.
>
> Let me know if you need more details.
>
> HTH;
> Chris
>
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> On Jul 25, 2019, at 3:00 PM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
> bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:
>
> Good Afternoon,
>
> The Nakusp & District Museum has a 25 cent bill, from 1900, in our
> collection; however, we do not have experience mounting currency.   Does
> your museum have experience display a similar artifact? We are seeking
> advice regarding proper preservation and mounting techniques for this
> item.  We are also wondering if there is a creative way to display a bill
> so that both sides are visible? I have attached a photo of the front of
> the bill for reference.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance,
>
>
> Melissa
>
>
> Melissa Koftinoff
> Curator/Manager,
> Nakusp and District Museum
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