A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST COAST STORAGE ROOM 



Storeroom devoted to the Indians of the Northwest Coast. A large number of Thompson and 

 Fraser Rivers baskets are arranged so as to be easily accessible 



Since the greater number of specimens are perishable, particular care must be taken of them if 

 they are to be preserved for examination in the distant future. The chief causes of deterioration are 

 the ravages of insects and chemical changes due to moisture and sunlight. The specimens must also 

 be protected from thieves and from loss by fire 

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