there is risk of dark colors bleeding onto the lace over time. many fabrics
can be cleaned to prevent off gassing, but it would be a good idea to have
a barrier like mylar to prevent the bleeding of color.

Elizabeth Walton
www.clotheslinejournal.com


At 06:43 PM 10/21/02 -0400, you wrote:
>Our exhibits designer is thinking of displaying lace against a dark
surface.  Any suggestions on what
>type of material we can use as a barrier for the display case?  Is black
velvet acceptable or does it
>off-gas?  Please feel free to respond to me off the list if you prefer.
>
>Thanks for the help.
>
>Theresa Manalo
>Japanese American National Museum
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