Hi Bill et al, Deep in my dark museum-related past, I do remember that the
weight of a particular sculpture was an issue and was known. I don't recall
now whether it was in Cleveland or St. Louis, but probably the latter.
Certainly for installation and whether floors will bear weight, I imagine
that the weight of many sculptures must be calculated. However, I wonder
whether this information routinely makes it onto the objects' records. Ann
Abid
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> My question is beside the point raised by Gail Gilbert, but may still be
> relevant. A question I have been meaning to ask is how extensive the
> documentation is for a museum object? I'm sure it is standard
> procedure to give the medium and or materials, as well as dimensions,
> usually in inches or feet and in metric. Does anyone routinely measure
> the weight of three dimensional objects?
>
> This is a rhetorical question. Don't bother to answer unless you know of
> a gallery or museum that does weigh objects when documenting/ cataloging
> them. I don't recall ever seeing weight in a catalog entry.
>
> Just wondering. Bill Walker, Canaan NY
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> On Aug 4, 2008, at 10:51 AM, Gail R Gilbert wrote:
>
>> This question is for a colleague in special collections:
>>
>> When capturing an object digitally, do you photograph multiple sides to
>> get a complete view?
>> Is there a standard you follow or do you develop your own criteria?
>>
>> Thanks.
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