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This is an email sent via the SHCG List. If you reply to this message, your message will be sent to all the people on the list, not just the author of this message. --------------- Thank you so much for all your responses, they are really helpful. I think I will go for open storage where possible, with the caveats suggested. If anyone fancies a trip to Slimbridge to see the house, do let me know! We are hoping to be open for public tours from Spring 2020, but I would be happy to show you around if you are in the area. Thanks again, Helen Helen McConnell Simpson Curator WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT T 01453 891268 E [log in to unmask] W wwt.org.uk<http://www.wwt.org.uk/> This message is confidential and for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may not be disclosed, copied or distributed in any form unless it contains an express statement to the contrary. WWT does not accept responsibility for changes made to this message after it was sent. Any personal opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the policy of the organisation. Company Registered Address: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a charity registered in England & Wales (No. 1030884) and in Scotland (No. SC039410) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 2882729). Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Trading) Ltd. (Company No. 2541350) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WWT. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Consulting) Ltd. (Company No. 2277255) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WWT. SAVE PAPER – THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT From: Social History Curators Group email list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Leah Mellors Sent: 04 May 2018 10:53 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: New store - open or boxed? This is an email sent via the SHCG List. If you reply to this message, your message will be sent to all the people on the list, not just the author of this message. ------------------------------- #21TTC Hi Helen We went through a major store move a few years ago - we moved about 80,000 objects to a purpose built new store, so it was on a larger scale than yours by the sounds of it, but the principles will probably be the same… · All ceramics are unboxed – it’s much safer for the objects. · Anything that could be was hung on mesh or pegboard (paintings, signs, agricultural hand tools, domestic items, carvings) – it saves a huge amount of space to store things vertically if you have the option. · Tapestries, banners etc were rolled around cardboard tubes and then suspended from thin rails (difficult to describe but I can send images if that would help). · All larger items (furniture, large tools, domestic appliances etc) are unboxed on shelves – some shelves are lined with plastazote so that we don’t have metal on metal. · Smaller items were boxed – make sure your boxes are a standard size (it makes a huge difference!). · We don’t cover with tissue, but we do adhere to a strict housekeeping schedule – regular dusting and hoovering is essential. · We only have one ‘layer’ of objects – i.e. no objects behind other objects – but we got bespoke racking designed so we were able to specify that. · My approach was to have as much on open storage as was possible and safe for the objects – we do store tours and it’s much more interesting for people to see objects rather than boxes. The objects hung on mesh or pegboard get the best response from visitors. I also feel like I’m much more familiar with the collection because I can see a lot of it (but also because we repacked and audited every box before we moved). We’ve shown quite a few other museums around our store since it opened, so that they can get an idea of how we did things, and I’m sure my colleagues would be happy to do the same for you, if you thought it would be helpful. I can also send images of some of our storage solutions. Just let me know. Hope that helps! I’ll be doing the exact same process in my new job, so you’re in good company! Good luck Leah From: Social History Curators Group email list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen McConnell Simpson Sent: 04 May 2018 10:24 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: New store - open or boxed? This is an email sent via the SHCG List. If you reply to this message, your message will be sent to all the people on the list, not just the author of this message. ------------------------------- Hello all, I am in the privileged position of setting up a new museum store. The collection is mainly 20th century domestic and art items, ranging from ceramics and framed prints to furniture, rugs and carved wooden ornaments. It is not a large collection – about 400 fairly small items. I have about 6 large deep racks on which to store the items. I am trying to decide whether to box the collection, or whether to leave as many things as possible open to view, on the shelves. The considerations I have thought about so far are: • Space – boxed collections will take up much less space, so I may not be able to house everything in open storage • Ceramics – my understanding is that it is preferable for these to be unboxed, so that more care can be taken in moving them • Potential for future public tours – stores are more interesting if the objects can be seen • Familiarity with the collection – it is easier to gain familiarity with the collection if you can see it • Dust – would I need to cover openly stored items with sheets of tissue? • Cost of packing materials – open storage would require fewer boxes and less tissue • Depth of the shelves – I am concerned about whether items (or boxes) could be safely retrieved from the back of the shelves. I am leaning towards open storage but I wanted to throw it out to your collective wisdom. Am I missing any key considerations? If you were starting a store from scratch, what would you do? Thanks all, Helen Helen McConnell Simpson Curator, Scott House WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT T 01453 891268 E [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> W wwt.org.uk<http://www.wwt.org.uk/> This message is confidential and for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may not be disclosed, copied or distributed in any form unless it contains an express statement to the contrary. WWT does not accept responsibility for changes made to this message after it was sent. Any personal opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the policy of the organisation. Company Registered Address: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a charity registered in England & Wales (No. 1030884) and in Scotland (No. SC039410) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 2882729). Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Trading) Ltd. (Company No. 2541350) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WWT. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Consulting) Ltd. 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