Fellow Listers,

You all have been so helpful in the past, that I'm betting you can help me
again.

Recently, we have received several items that I need to number and
store--two 20's style hats and a 20's style mink stole.  I know for the hats
that I have to use tissue paper inside to help keep their round shapes, and
ideally store them separate.  My question for the hats, is how have any of
you numbered them in the past?  In addition, do you keep the accessories
such as the hat pins attached or have you removed them but kept the two
together?

As for the mink stole, I have never had to store or deal with fur before
much less mink.  So any assistance you can provide would be of great help.
This one has a small metal chain of three loops for the catch.  Should I
worry about it discoloring or even rusting on to the fur?  How and where
should I even put a number on it? As you can see, I'm completely clueless.

Please email me off-list as not to clog the list.  Thanks in advance.



Cyndi Edwards

Museum Curator
Merrick Auto Museum
PO Box 188
Alda, NE  68810
Telephone:  (308) 384 - 1780, ext. 358
Fax:  (877) 308 - 2277
Email:  [log in to unmask]

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