Yes, it's a shame that these instruments are, in effect, left to a shadow of
their former selves.
The usual reason, of course, is "George Washington's axe syndrome (original
but it's had two new blades and three new handles).
Still. it's a shame that restoration cannot be done - they restored the Last
Supper in the Sistine chapel after all!
Ah, maybe the Hgs are more important than that - of course.
Colin Hill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Horne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: [HG] Hurdy Gurdies in museums information
Thanks everyone that replied.
It seems that museums world wide have a similar situation, conserve but no
laying on of hands! You must have been lucky or blessed Mike to have had
that opportunity.It is sad that instruments that are created to be played
and heard, are condemend to be gazed at and left silent.
Billy Horne
