Michael,
Please contact me on my personal email at: [log in to unmask]
Most museums are going to steel cabinets, there are several options.
I can send photographs along with my experiences in using various cabinets.
Best wishers,
Dennis Sargent
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From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Harry Lee
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 9:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Shell storage cabinets
Smaller shells, usually stored in museum quality glass vials with near hermetic closures, should withstand the viccisitudes of the Byne's process.
Harry
On 3/26/2018 9:29 AM, steve rosenthal wrote:
> thanks, correct, these are made of pine (which i have been told or
> read isnt as bad? or is it?) also have a low humidity environment
> where they are stored
>
> On 3/26/18, David Campbell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Be aware that, in the long run, wood (and some paints and glues)
>> produces acids that can eat away shells. The phenomenon is known as
>> Byne's disease, though it's actually just a chemical reaction.
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Michael Small
>> <[log in to unmask]
>>> wrote:
>>> Greetings Conch-L
>>>
>>> How do you store your shell collection so you can access it easily?
>>> I am looking for suggestions on how to store my entire collection in
>>> durable, flexible cabinets which I would keep in my garage. I have
>>> looked at tool chests for this purpose, but I find they tend to have
>>> variable sized drawers which are often too deep to be efficient
>>> storage spaces for a shell collection. All suggestions welcome!
>>>
>>> Michael Small
>>> Vancouver
>>>
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>> Associate Professor, Geology
>> Department of Natural Sciences
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>> Gardner-Webb University
>> Boiling Springs NC 28017
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