1.   It is the kind of work that museums do to conserve their furniture collections and bring their acquisitions up to snuff.

2.   American museums would do well to negotiate with owners of hallmark interiors before they disappear.

3.   Although there are brochures for the exhibits and calendars of special events, the museum could do so much more.

4.   And it could be argued that many museums do a better job of audience development than public broadcasting, in the first place.

5.   As all museums are doing, the Frick has reached out to a growing group of younger supporters.

6.   But it seems everything the museum does costs a bundle.

7.   But the museum must do more to attract local donors, according to Will Ray, president of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council.

8.   Gallery officials said they only did what museums often do.

9.   Given the visual challenge of a show devoted largely to black-and-white comic strips that demand a good deal of close-up reading, the museum has done a creditable presentation.

10.   In my experience, American museums do this kind of presentation better than anyone.