Sue,
Here is a link to something else you might want to read.
http://museumbulletin.wordpress.com/2012/11/21/alaska-state-museums-bulletin-58/#1
It lays out the argument for why we don't use leather dressing at the Alaska State Museum.
Scott
Scott Carrlee
Curator of Museum Services
Alaska State Museums
1-888-913-6873 (Toll-free in Alaska)
907-465-4806
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sue & Greg
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] vintage western saddles
Thank you for all of your help.
Sue Pattillo
Pacific County Historical Society
South Bend, WA
From: Barbara Hass<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] vintage western saddles
here is the national park service conservation information about leather goods
http://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/MHI/Appendix%20S.pdf
and
try this museum
http://www.ourjourney.info/MyJourneyDestinations/SaddlelandMuseum.asp for suggections?
Best wishes, Barbara, retired librarian
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From: David Harvey <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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Sent: Sat, May 25, 2013 9:40 pm
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] vintage western saddles
If the saddles (or any leather object) are historic and not in use, then never use oils - those will eventually crosslink and darken and can also foster mold bloom. I advise storing them properly, with moderate relative humidity (50% Rh), dust frequently, and if a coating is required then microcrystalline wax (such as renaissance wax) is good. Do not use wax on buff or napped leather (always test a small hidden spot first). Do not use wax on ethnographic leather.
Cheers!
Dave
David Harvey
Senior Conservator & Museum Conservator
Los Angeles Ca
www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com<http://www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com>
On May 25, 2013 8:25 PM, "Sue & Greg" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Does anyone have suggestions as to what products to use on a vintage western saddle to preserve the leather?
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