I agree that "patina" can be historically important and is often left in
place, however, it depends on the nature of the artifact. Lipstick contains
grease and staining colors which will likely cause degradation of the
fabric. So it's probably a good idea to remove it, if it can be removed
safely. I hope any conservators on the list will weigh in with their
opinion. Nancy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wesley Creel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: lipstick stain on textile
Good Afternoon Kim,
Why remove it........there maybe a story behind this kind of evidence?
I am always very hesitant to remove from any artifact any concretions,
stains, marks, scars, dents, etc.....since such alterations (read: clues)
may be evidence of past human behaviors and activities. If the lipstick
stain won't hasten the degredation of the dress, I would leave it alone.
I may be an museum administrator now....but back in the Bronze Age (when I
didn't have to wear a coat and tie) I was once a curator of anthropology.
Best Wishes,
Wesley
Wesley S. Creel
Administrator of Programs
Pink Palace Family of Museums
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Memphis, TN 38111-3399
www.memphismuseums.org
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>>> [log in to unmask] 05/13/04 01:13PM >>>
Hello,
I have a wedding dress with a small lipstick stain on
the inside of the bodice.
Can someone suggest a way to spot clean the lipstick?
The fabric is nylon, and is not very old -- it was
made in 1964.
THANK YOU!
Kim
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