There has been lots of discussion about the remnants of the original ALCOA labeling on Artifact 2-2-V-1. All we can see is a D and a fainter A. We may be able to get more. Jeff Glickman would like to try hyperspectral imaging of the artifact. Jeff says:
"Hyperspectral imaging is a useful tool for understanding more about objects than is visible with the naked eye. Hyperspectral imaging is
used in multiple fields, including conservation. This article from the Cantor Art Institute provides a
nice introduction to hyperspectral
imaging.
There is a possibility that hyperspectral imaging will reveal new information about 2-2-V-1 so I’d like to take hyperspectral images of it.
If we are to do so, we’d have to work out the logistics of getting 2-2-V-1 together with the camera, whether that is here in Washington, there in PA or elsewhere.
I looked into renting a
Surface Optics SOC710-VP which is $1,500 for 3 days, or $2,000 for a week. If you would pay for the camera rental I will, as usual, donate my services to take, process, and interpret the imagery."
This seems like a very worthwhile course of action but we'll need sponsorship. Who will help with the cost? Our "Canton Repair" fans should be especially eager to have this down. It could prove your case and eliminate 2-2-V-1 as a possible smoking gun.