Ken,
Feather leis can be very delicate. It is definitely better to prevent dust accumulation than to try to remove it, for example, with a feather duster, which likely would tear off pieces of the weaker lei. A simple plexiglas (or equivalent lexan or other stable rigid plastic) case would be adequate. A local fabricator should be able to assist you at reasonable cost, or you could even make a case yourself if you have the requisite skills. I would NOT lay the lei on a fabric support unless the fabric is of archival stability. I have seen color transfer from fabrics to leis - and this is essentially permanent damage. The best method may be hanging the lei from a support made of plexiglas rods if its stringing is adequately strong. Your goal is to keep all potentially harmful components out of the case, and include only materials of known stability within it. Good luck!
Marc
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From: David Lewias
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Ken,
While I understand your desire to be protective of your "very old" objects, in these hard time you may find you don't have the budget funds to afford a separate display case for this feather. Although I am NOT a trained conservator, I propose that exhibiting the feather exposed on a pedestal would be fine for limited periods of time --- provided you kept it clean using..... (get ready to groan) ....a FEATHER-duster.
~ Ba-dumb-dump! ~ (is it Friday yet?!)
- David -
David Lewis, Curator
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] How to Safely display a feather lei
I have one very old feather lei I want to display in its own display case. What precautions do I need to take and where do I find a case to do this?
Ken
Kenneth D. Mark
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Messiah College
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