Good evening, colleagues - Do consult with a conservator as well as
published references about how to properly freeze for pest control. If you
don't do it correctly, it won't kill the insects.

The National Park Service has a ConserveOGram on the subject:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/03-06.pdf

Regards,
Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney
Textile/Costume Conservator
Professional Associate, AIC
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>>Put them in a freezer.  Leave for 48 hours and then remove for 48 hours.
Then put them back in for another 48 hours.  This should kill any
infestation.  After the final 48 hours, use a natural bristle paint brush to
sweep the dust into with a low suction vacuum cleaner.>>


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