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The Unlikely Curator: What a Rodent’s Nest Reveals about Historic Kenmore

The Unlikely Curator: What a Rodent’s Nest Reveals about Historic Kenmore

by gwffoundation | May 14, 2020 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

Rodents are usually seen as one of a museum’s greatest enemies. They damage valuable artifacts and buildings, leave a mess wherever they go, and frighten unsuspecting visitors. Like most museums, Historic Kenmore does its best to make sure no pests make their home in...

An Unlikely Curator: Inside a Historic Rodent’s Nest [Video]

by gwffoundation | May 12, 2020 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

In this video, we pick apart a rodent’s nest discovered by archaeologists investigating Historic Kenmore’s walls and floors for architectural artifacts. Like most museums, we take extensive pest prevention measures today but, back when it was an actual home,...

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