In response to a recent request concerning tapa conservation, there was a
reference to the Bishop Museum site in Honolulu.  There are detailed
instructions there (do a search for tapa) concerning the care and hanging
of tapa cloth.  The site is at www.bishop.hawaii.org.

Karen Stahr Kim

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> From: Suzanne Gyorgy <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Tapa Cloth installation
> Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 1:20 PM
>
> We are preparing to install an exhibition of recent acquisitions and are
> looking for suggestions on how to best install a 50 x 50 inch tapa
> cloth.
>
> The tapa is worn along the edges and somewhat brittle.  Is tacking the
> tapa to stretched linen with silk thread the safest solution.
>
> Suzanne
>
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