572 PROCEEDINGS OF UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM. [16] 



LABELING. 



Eacli object, or group of objects, will be accompanied by a large 

 plainly- printed label, which will give a concise description of what is 

 shown, an account of its origin and uses, a synopsis of its history, and 

 the name of the person or organization contributing it to the Museum. 

 The character of the Museum is such that any labels which might sug- 

 gest advertising for business purposes must be excluded. It will be 

 the policy of the Museum, however, to give prominence on each label 

 to the name of the person or business house from whom it has been re- 

 ceived, provided that the object is a gift to the Museum. 



