Great advice. Also any treatment (including "cleaning sticky stuff"
should involve a condition report and proposal that the owner signs
their permission to undertake.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, California

On 2/21/07, Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> A word to the wise - before doing anything with borrowed artifacts, even if
> it is just wiping the surface with a damp cloth, contact the lender and ask
> for permission. This requirement should be a part of any loan form or
> contract.
>
>
> Anne T. Lane
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> Anne T. Lane, Collections Manager
> Charlotte Museum of History
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> 704-568-1774, ext 110
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