Is the item in good condition?

Is the item of interest?

Is the item documented? (time, place, age, ownership, use, manufacture)

Can the item be documented?

Is the item typical?

Is the item the best of its kind?

Is the item the only one of its kind or the first one of its kind?

Is the item rare or unusual?

Does the item relate directly to the area?

Is it of historical significance? (local / national / tribal)

Will the item complete or enhance our exhibit?

Does the item tell a story?

Is this item likely to be used in an exhibit?

Will this item be studied?

Is the item in working order?

Can this item be restored to its original condition?

Is the item complete?

Is it an original?

Can the item be maintained by the museum?

Can the item be accommodated in the present facility?

Will the museum receive clear title?

Does the item have ties to a specific person or family from the area or ranch or business or community in the area?

Does the item have a direct connection to a local or national event of historic significance?

Does the museum already have one or more of the items in question?

Does the item have financial or monetary value?