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HI all -
Periodically there are queries on where to find realistic faux food
for use in exhibits.  Well, this was forwarded to me and I pass it
along for the group.
Enjoy,
Beryl
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>>  Spackle Frosting and Ethafoam filling?
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>>The Otis House Museum, a property of Historic New England, presents a
>>workshop detailing the steps involved in making realistic faux food.
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>>The workshop will explain the process of making faux food that is
>>appropriate for museum settings and other setting where fresh food would
>>fail. The workshop will include a demonstration and lecture by Julie
>>Solz, Historic New England's Team Leader for Collections Services.
>>Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at the faux
>>food making process.  The workshop is appropriate for anyone interested
>>in this process, as well as museum professionals.
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>>What:  Faux Food Demonstration and Lecture
>>When:  Thursday October 14, 2004   6-8 PM
>>Where:  Otis House Museum, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston
>>Cost:  $35, $25 Historic New England Members
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>>For more information and reservations, call 617-227-3957 x256
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>>Carolyn Wahto
>>Regional Site Manager- Southern New England
>>Historic New England
>>Phone: 617-227-3957 x256
>>Fax:  617-227-9204
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>>offers a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories
>>of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.
>>Learn more at www.HistoricNewEngland.org.
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