>Does anyone know of a supplier of zip-top plastic bags (of the type
>often used to store food etc.) but made out of polyethelene rather than
>PVC and therefore suitable for storing metal artefacts?
>

Many US museums buy polybags from:

Associated Bag
400 W. Boden
Milwaukee, WI  53207
USA

Phone for free catalog 1800/926-6100

Assoc. Bag is one of the best suppliers of all types of polybags, including
the grade hospitals need for bio-wastes.  They also make vinyl and latex
surgical gloves.  A good company.  If you need a free sample, they will
usually send one.


>Also a supplier of conservation grade / archival quality (acid free)
>tags for attaching to objects?

Light Impressions (1800/828-5539) or University Products (1800/628-1912)

Both sell all the acid-neutral tags you can handle.


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