Hello, all--Here is another plea for conservation advice.  I've just noticed
that one of the pedals of our recently restored 1909 Steinway concert grand has
a hardened layer of chewing gum on it.  (Looks like spearmint Extra to me!)

Leaving aside the issue of how it got there, I wonder if anyone might have a
suggestion as to the best way to remove it?  I want to use something that won't
harm the gold-toned finish on the pedal, and am not sure if a commercial
product like "Goo-Gone" would be acceptable, or if there was something else
that conservators would recommend.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

All best,
Christian Carr

Christian Carr
duPont Scholar-in-Residence
Department of Arts Management
Sweet Briar College
434.381.6526

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