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RE: How to deter woodchucks?
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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 ------------------------------
RE: Anatomical Models Weeping
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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 ...
RE: Sea can shipping containers for temporary collections storage
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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 ...
Anatomical Models Weeping
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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, ...
Anatomical Models Weeping
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