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Topic: Display ideas
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WAWalsh
Member Posts: 809
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted 12-15-2005 12:34 AM
   
General appeal for thoughts --A friend is a librarian at a local library. She had previously asked if I would like to put some of my autographs and other collection items on display at the library. Sure, no problem, that would be A-OK. I have just been asked if I could do it for January. The library has two vertical display cases with shelfs, one long, horizontal display case with a screen behind it. So the questions become * do I focus solely on NASA, using autographs to help tell the story, or talk about aspects of collecting various items specific to a topic (space)
* do I take a general approach to space exploration, or focus solely on the Apollo missions.
* how much additional detail to I need to provide with the autographs?
* Given the library location, I presume I need to work in autographed books Has anyone else tackled this and what approach did you use? |
micropooz
Member Posts: 1512
From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 12-15-2005 07:34 AM
Well, here's my 2 cents: Your audience will consist of the general public, who will only get interested if you "reach out and grab them". How do you reach out and grab them? Display items that will do such, like Apollo items, SpaceShipOne, Mars, and autographs. The more obscure collectibles that may appeal to us hardcore collectors (like Russian material, or a leftover rocket engine valve, etc) may not reach out and grab them. Concentrate on a few blockbuster "reach out and grab" items then finish up with a list of websites and collector's orgs for people who may have gotten hooked and are looking for more. Just my 2 cents... |
WAWalsh
Member Posts: 809
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-08-2006 09:03 PM
A little more work to do on it, but the display is up in the Chappaqua, NY library for the next eight weeks or so. |
mensax
Member Posts: 861
From: Virginia
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-09-2006 08:01 AM
You need to talk to Rob S.He's had experience in displaying in public places... and has observed what attracts and holds people's attention. I believe there is a post somewhere here on collectspace telling of his experiences. noah |
manilajim
Member Posts: 256
From: Bergenfield, NJ USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 06:02 PM
Hi. If displaying photos or other autographed items you might want to consider making color xeroxes of some items rather than using the actual item. For most items they will display just as well in a display case. You won't have to worry so much about possible damage or an item going "missing".
Best Wishes,
Jim Sigler |
bruce
Member Posts: 916
From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 09:32 PM
When I speak at public schools, I take 8 X 10 copies I've made at Shutterly (or Ofoto, etc.). That way, when the fifth grader who had too much mustard on his bologna sandwich at lunch leaves his mudgey, yellow fingerprints all over my autographed Apollo 11 crew photo, I can leave the Advil bottle in the car. Translated = use high resolution copies. BTW, I always write "This Is A Copy Of My Original Photo - Not A First Generation Handsigned Original Image" on the back in small black Sharpie. You never know where the photo can end up and it protects us all a bit more.Best,
Bruce |
WAWalsh
Member Posts: 809
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 09:43 PM
The copy idea is a good one if there were a risk of handling. The items are locked up inside three display cases. Someone nicking the contents, however, would be a very depressing event. The display does looking reasonably good and I had someone asking about the Alan Bean print "Hammer and Feather," which I had brought along but could not find a means to display.My librarian friend suggested that I place a framed 16x20 photo of the night Apollo 17 launch, signed by Cernan, on the top of one of the six-foot stands, with bookholders supporting the base. I was gripped with an instant fear of it sliding off, falling to the ground and a shard of glass puncturing the photo. | |
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