Behind These Doors: Science Museum MakersDescribes the development of a science museum collection, how specimens are acquired and preserved, how an exhibit is prepared, and opportunities for a career in museum work. |
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... artists have much higher standards than people who make hats because their flowers must last longer and be more lifelike in texture and color . If you were about to build an exhibit you would consider three methods of flower - making ...
... artists have much higher standards than people who make hats because their flowers must last longer and be more lifelike in texture and color . If you were about to build an exhibit you would consider three methods of flower - making ...
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... artists of great skill who blend their work with that of the other preparators . The artists go into the field whenever possible to sketch the area to be depicted . From the sketches they make small color plates in order to experiment ...
... artists of great skill who blend their work with that of the other preparators . The artists go into the field whenever possible to sketch the area to be depicted . From the sketches they make small color plates in order to experiment ...
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... artists are often commissioned to make special exhibits . An exhibit of microscopic pond life , en- larged about 250 diameters , was built by Edwin Reiber of Webster , New York , who developed his own formula for the plastic used in the ...
... artists are often commissioned to make special exhibits . An exhibit of microscopic pond life , en- larged about 250 diameters , was built by Edwin Reiber of Webster , New York , who developed his own formula for the plastic used in the ...
Contents
The Museum Makers | 9 |
Henry Ward Museum Supplier | 20 |
Early Taxidermy | 31 |
Copyright | |
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