Chris,

I spent almost 20 years at Colonial Williamsburg and never saw
evidence of leather weather stripping in any of the original buildings
- maybe it was not used in southern Georgian houses.

Anyway, I would also suggest contact Ed Chappell, Director of
Architectural Research. You can call the general CWF phone number
757-229-1000 and ask for his extention or for the department of
Architectural Research extention and they will connect you.

Also, Marc, I believe that Dr. Tom Taylor is the Director of
Archtectural Conservation and also the Collections Manager of
Architectural Collections at Colonial Williamburg.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, CA

On 9/12/07, Cascio, Chris <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Since I have a question about the use of leather weather-stripping
> (a.k.a. "listing") in colonial houses and no one out there in Museum-L
> land seems to know much about it, does anyone know who I could contact
> at Colonial Williamsburg for help?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Christopher M. Cascio
> Assistant Site Administrator
> Pottsgrove Manor historic site
> 100 West King Street
> Pottstown, PA  19464-6318
> (610) 326-4014
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