for good storage of works on paper the item should be stored flat,
preferably in an acid-free matt, secured by either hinges or corners to keep
the work in place, and a "window" should be cut for the image (similar to if
you were going to frame a work on paper - just make sure it is acid-free
matt board and a neutral colour would be best - not colour to leach!), then
a layer of (we use) unbuffered acid-free tissue.  This matted print/drawing
etc should then be stored in a fitted folder or solender box or similar
container on a shelf or in a cupboard.

Because we have a variety of materials in our museum we usually purchase
only unbuffered acid-free tissue.

Carol Reid
Canadian War Museum
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rebecca Fifield [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 8:37 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: interleaving material question
>
> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: campbell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 12:33 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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.
> >
> > Please respond on or off list at [log in to unmask]  Thank you again.
> >
> > Mark Ryan
> > Registrar
> > Plains Art Museum
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