compartmentalized and yet, mobile method of easy
specimen movement in insect collections. It has been
fully embraced by major museums and has found its
way into private collections as well.
The cardboard trays themselves are lightweight, lined
with plastozoate foam, and are wrapped in white glossy
paper. They come in a variety of sizes which accommodate
everything from single specimens on up to series of them.
They may be "shuffled" around when needed or can be re-used
as the foam typically shows no pin holes. Entire trays may
be moved without ever touching specimens.
Specialist collectors who employ this system find it pleasing
for its organized curation appearance and usefulness of
movement within the drawer.
My take or "interpretation" of this storage method is a little
diffrent from others who seek a "scientifically" organized
presentation.
I, on the other hand enjoy the (compartment) look of
things being segregated; yet what I have on hand instead
is a lot of varied insect diversity which NEEDS placement
but, cannot always get a entire drawer to itself.
Hence, when I get a fresh drawer I like to "mix-it-up" to
show insects VAST diversity and beauty within this microcosm
of insect life. There is nothing scientific about it yet, for me
each time I pull a drawer out its like surveying a box of
chocolates --- you never know what you will find inside !
As an aesthetic collector of some varied tastes I find
my "interpretation" has a certain appeal about it.
Perhaps, not for everyone but, maybe thought provoking
for some....
Some other examples below:
