Have you considered not using any words at all to convey "do not sit?"
Years ago, in Paris at the Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature, I saw this clever use of placing a spiny dried thistle on the seats of each of the chairs. It immediately communicated that you were not to sit here. Since then, I've seen this strategy used in various other museums around the world.
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Mark Schlemmer
Registrar for Collections
New-York Historical Society
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-17-2019 11:17 AM
From: Cindy Olsen
Subject: Whimsical "Do Not Sit" signs
Hello all,
I've been asked to create more "whimsical" signs for some chairs on display. They currently say "Please Do Not Sit" but leadership would like something more playful for a more positive experience when interacting with the displays. Are there any good examples out there for more positive messaging?
Thanks!
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Cindy Olsen
Director of Curation and Content Activation
Ilitch Holdings
Detroit, Michigan
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