Hi C2CC Community,
A small team of us are about to embark upon an ambitious project to clean, repair/treat, and condition report the Ontario Science Centre's Fin Whale skeleton. It is 65-feet long, fully articulated, and has been consistently on display since 1981. The scaffolding is up and we are set to begin cleaning next week.
I was hoping I could solicit the community for resources about condition reporting "artifacts" of this nature. Two of us will be responsible for condition reporting, and I imagine it will be a huge undertaking. I am familiar with the basics of condition reporting, and have found the easier to find resources, such as the CCI note on horn, antler, and bone. What I am looking for are more specialized resources that exclusively discuss bone, and highlight common issues bone displays, what to look for, and how best to go about the report. Tips on establishing efficient workflow (and avoiding condition reporting burnout, which is a thing!) are also welcome. And if perhaps you don't have resources to share but do have experience with this, I would LOVE to chat.
Thank you very much in advance! I hope to chat with some of you very soon.
All the best,
Taryn
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Taryn Foss
Artifacts Coordinator
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto, ON
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