If space constraints allow, I prefer flat storage with the edges padded with wadded acid-free tissue. If they must be rolled, we use 4-6" diameter tubes covered with polyethylene foam, with acid-free tissue between the layers. Deborah G. Harding Collection Manager Section of Anthropology Carnegie Museum of Natural History 412-665-2608 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: M. Geiss-Mooney [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 10:25 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Storing Tube-Shaped Textiles I would like to hear from the list members who have tube-shaped textiles in their collections, such as sarongs (Indonesia) and pha sins (Thailand) to learn how these textiles are stored, such as flat with edges padded out (with what?), rolled onto tubes (diameter) or hanging on rods/tubes (material used; diameter) or ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -Margaret Geiss-Mooney, Textile/Costume Conservator [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).