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Janet Ulph
Janet
Ulph
Acquiring Fossils: A Complex Picture?
University of Leicester
2019
IR content
2019-06-27 13:52:25
Journal contribution
https://figshare.le.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Acquiring_Fossils_A_Complex_Picture_/10215236
This article explains why museums should avoid acquiring fossils which lack sufficient provenance and where the circumstances are suspicious. It argues that, regardless of whether one considers fossils to be cultural property or not, the Museums
Association's Code of Ethics should be followed not only in order to maintain public trust in museums but also to ensure compliance with current laws.