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Posted By Alan Hawk 03-23-2026 15:38
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2/3 creo-terpin, 1/3 cocilliana is cough syrup. Parfume oil is an topical oil. Neither are particularly hazardous if you follow normal museum handling procedures. Talk to a pharmacist is you or your staff have any concerns. ------------------------------ Alan Hawk Museum Specialist National Museum ...
Posted By Alan Hawk 09-01-2023 11:19
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Can you keep a dog on the property? ------------------------------ Alan Hawk Museum Specialist National Museum of Health and Medicine Silver Spring MD alan.j.hawk.civ@health.mil ------------------------------
Posted By Alan Hawk 08-31-2023 15:58
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I contacted the manufacturer regarding material and this is the response I received. I am posting in case someone else on the list can benefit. From: Denoyer Geppert Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 9:11 AM To: Hawk, Alan J CIV DHA DHA R&E ACTIVITY (USA) Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Anatomical ...
Posted By Alan Hawk 08-21-2023 08:29
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My experience with sea containers is living in one (converted to serve as an 'apartment') while serving in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. In this context, it was luxury accommodation. With the right equipment, they are easily moved and set in place. However, most museums don't have access to that equipment ...
Posted By Alan Hawk 07-19-2023 15:35
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I have a couple of plastic anatomical Models manufactured by Denoyer Geppert of Chicago Illinois in the mid-twentieth century. The models are weeping a dark brown syrupy liquid. My assistant (who has a better sense of smell that I do) detects a faint musty smell. The plastic is not obviously deteriorating, ...