Tracy,

I can imagine that there may be some conservation issues involved here.
However, what you have on your hands is a ready example of "scratch 'n
sniff" without the need to scratch. Scent plays an important role in our
experience of the world, on both conscious and unconscious levels.
Therefore, if the textiles are to be part of an exhibit, I can imagine
that this tobacco smoke odor might greatly enhance the visitor's
experience.

Just a thought ...

Remko Jansonius
Collections and Archives Manager
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Miami, Florida


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Subject: Tobacco smoke odor removal

Greetings all-
The Anasazi Heritage Center has received a donation of historic Navajo
wool
textiles.  Unfortunately they resided in a location where they were
subjected to decades of tobacco smoke.
First, does anyone have experience in the removal of the tobacco odor
from
wool?  Yellowing and grime are also a problem,  but the odor is of the
most
immediate concern.
Second,  does anyone have experience using zeolite MicroChamber
Interleaving paper for smoke odor removal?  It is listed in the
Conservation Resources International catalog as a product that works for
such things,  but would like to know if anyone has experience with it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Tracy


Tracy Murphy
Museum Specialist - Curation
ARGUS System Administrator
BLM - Anasazi Heritage Center
27501 Highway 184
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-5643- Direct
(970) 882-5600 - Information
http://www.co.blm.gov/ahc

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