This is obviously a conservation related issue.

I would discourage using B72 in/and acetone, as well as other solvents, if
unsure about the results and reactions.  The foam in question may have a
different composition from the foam used on mouse pads.

Please consult a trained and specialized conservator when in doubt.  You can
find one through AIC (American institute for Conservation) at
http://aic.stanford.edu/ or by posting conservation related queries on the
conservation distribution list <[log in to unmask]>.

Flavia Perugini, conservator
George Washington's Mount Vernon
P.O. Box 110
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Tel. 703-799-8632
Fax 703-799-8698
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www.mountvernon.org



-----Original Message-----
From: Tracie Evans [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: Numbering an object


Jessica-
After a quick check on various resources I didn't find anything specific
about rubber, however, I did a little experiment and tried B-72 with my
personal mousepad and found that B-72 seems to be find (don't know about
long term) and I was able to remove it with acetone.

I'm interested in what others have to say also.
Good Luck
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jessica Harris [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 3:49 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Numbering an object
>
> I have a coaster made out of rubber foam (the stuff your mouse pad is made
> out of).  What would you apply the number with?
>
> Thanks!!!
>
>
> Jessica Harris
> Exhibitions &
> Collections Coordinator
>
> Dr Pepper Museum
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