The
University of Pennsylvania Museum was instrumental in the creation of
the UNESCO convention for the protection of cultural properties. If
an object meets the export guidelines of its country of origin, the
University of Pennsylvania Museum will gladly attempt to identify it
and/or provide general information, free of charge for private individuals.
Policy prohibits the identification of objects for dealers and the authentication
or monetary appraisal of any object. No written observations are provided.
PROCEDURE
FOR OBJECT IDENTIFICATION
Objects
may not be brought to the Museum for object identification.
All
inquiries must be made in writing (no emails, please) to:
The
Museum Registrar's Office
University of Pennsylvania Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19104-6324
Please
include the following:
-
Photograph(s) of the object(s)-an amateur instamatic or Polaroid shot
is perfectly acceptable. Please include a ruler in the photo to indicate
the size of the object(s). We cannot accommodate videotapes or electronic
images at this time.
- Photocopies
of objects too small to photograph clearly can be useful.
- Sketches
of details are welcome but not necessary.
- Information
pertaining to the history or acquisition of the object(s).
- Your
address and phone number.
Consultations
about your inquiries are made at the convenience of the museum staff.
The process takes approximately one to three months.
