I just finished (like, 5 minutes ago) attending a seminar on handling
works on paper and matting and hinging said works.  The curator, and the
mater/ framer both said wearing gloves while handling unmounted works is
unnecessary.  It actually makes the job a little tougher, and things
tend to slip through your fingers.  Personally, I think it also makes
judgment more difficult, as in how lightly/ strongly you are gripping a
work.  Clean hands are the most important thing.

Lisa Goodgame

Stephen Ringle wrote:
>
> Greetings to all.
>
> What's the consensus on wearing gloves when handling
> unmounted works on paper?  I've always just washed my hands.
> Finding gloves to fit my very large hands has always been a
> hassle.  I am eager to know of policies, or established paractices,
> at other museums.  If you have a conservator at your Museum,
> please pass this on for their reply.  Thanks.  -Steve
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