There is a big question about using buffered papers against proteinaceous
objects - the alkaline environment created by buffered paper makes those
objects deteriorate faster (contrary to what we hear about almost everything
else, right?). Proteinaceous objects includes silks, wools, and photographic
emulsions. I'd just use a smooth unbuffered tissue, but probably not
glassine, either. The folder idea sounds great if you can afford the expense
and the storage space.
Becky
Rebecca L. Fifield
Collections Care Specialist
Department of Textiles and Costume
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
www.mfa.org
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Subject: Re: interleaving material question
I think you DON'T want buffered materials for photos - seems like there
was an issue with buffering materials and photographic emulsions, or
something...can't recall off the top of my head. I would recommend some
sort of folder or other kind of enclosure (two pieces of acid-free board
and some cotton twill tape, for example) to support your pieces when you
take them out of the drawer, and to keep things from getting bent or
lost as the contents of the drawer shift around. Otherwise, acid-free
tissue or glassine should do the trick, right folks?
Best wishes,
Tim
Mark Ryan wrote:
>
> Thank you all for your advice in regards to preventing acid migration.
>
> I have another quick question for the listers.
>
> What would be the material of choice for interleaving between unframed
> graphic arts pieces when they are stored in flat storage file cabinets?
> Most of the pieces are lithographs, dry point etchings, etc. A few of
them
> are larger scale photographic prints which I believe would require a
> buffered interleaving material (right?).
>
> Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you all in advance.
>
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> Mark Ryan
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