Jim:

I don't know if this helps you or not, but your query reminded me of
something I saw on a recent episode of Antiques Roadshow on PBS.  Someone
brought in an beautiful Renaissance oil on a wooden panel that had been sent
for conservation several years back.  The camera clearly showed circular
impressions left by bubble wrap that was used to wrap the painting for it's
return shipment to the owner, after the conservation work.  Ouch!!

Good luck in your search for info!

Amanda Thompson Dyer
Curator
Bell County Museum
201 North Main Street
P.O. Box 1381
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5244
(254) 933-5756 (fax)

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  Subject: Long Term Storage In Bubble Wrap


  I would like to know if anyone has information on long term storage of
items in bubble wrap. The specific case involves paintings (oil & acrylic)
on canvas or board as well as framed works on paper, ranging from early to
late 20th Century. Most of the works on paper will not be in bubble wrap,
but a few will. The items will be in a somewhat climate controlled building,
but the specific area will more than likely not have air circulating. I am
concerned about the storage area as well as the works being wrapped for a
long period, but I cannot cite any specific information as to a length of
time they could remain wrapped and what might happen to them if they stay
that way for 6 months or a year. If anyone knows any reference material on
this subject or someone I should talk to, I would like to be able to pass
this information along. Thanks.



  Jim Meeks

  Chief Preparator/Photographer

  Oklahoma City Museum of Art

  Oklahoma City, OK 73102

  405-278-8216

  405-236-3122 (Fax)



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