[can-talk] Display of old print type cabinets

Good morning, all
 
Our organisation has two old type cabinets containing wood and metal
type that we would like to make ready for display.
 
These will be located in an area where there is ready access by
students and members of the public. The printing staff would like to be
able to show them to students as part of their training so they will be
accessed a few times per year.
 
It has been suggested to me that we should have each drawer covered in
perspex and the units themselves should be made lockable.
 
I have some concerns about damaging the integrity of the object here,
once we start drilling and putting in screws and locks etc. Also, I
don't think there is much space between the top of each drawer and the
case frame.
 
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could approach this, or
any examples of the treatment of similar pieces of furniture?
 
I'd really appreciate some ideas.
 
Kind regards
Margaret Fowler
 
 
 
 
Margaret Fowler
Project and Research Officer - Northbridge History Project
College Development Group
Central TAFE 
25 Aberdeen Street, Perth WA 6000
Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865
 
Ph:   (08) 9427 1672
Fax : (08) 9427 1990
Mob: 0409 960 260
 
margaret.fowler at central.wa.edu.au
 
http://central.tafe.wa.edu.au/

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