Our conservation wizard says he's used Pliantex to consolidate red-rotten
leather.  If you want, you can reach him at the following address:

Michael McColgin/Conservation Officer
AZ State Library, Archives & Public Records/History & Archives Division
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-4159
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Good Luck!

Joel Ayala, Jr./Exhibits
AZ State Library, Archives & Public Records/Museum Division
1700 W. Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85007
Phone:  602/542-4405
Fax:  602/542-4690
E-mail: [log in to unmask]



At 08:37 AM 06/09/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>Does anyone know of a U.S. vendor source for Pliantex as a red rot
>treatment. Any other treatment suggestions would be much appreciated.In
>undated with Civil War patrons asking for help.Many thanks
>Sincerely
>Len Hambleton-Chief Conservator 919-715-0200 xt 244
>North Carolina Museum of History
>4650 Mail Service Center
>Raleigh NC 27699-4650
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