Have you contacted the Baseball Hall of
Fame for their recommendations?
Sabrina Henneman
From: Pamela Silvestri
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Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006
8:18 PM
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Recommendations for Cleaning Wool and Leather Objects
I am in the process of cleaning several
objects, which will then be placed in a just-cleaned display case. All of these
objects are soiled and have been subjected to poor environmental
conditions..a baseball uniform has several holes from mice, and I did find
droppings on it.
Because most of these objects are in a
deteriorated condition, I will only be using the least invasive methods for
cleaning. Still, I would like to do whatever I can to make them as clean as
possible and protect them from further deterioration. I do have Orvis textile
wash, metal cleaner and Cellugel, the latter for which I'm concerned may
discolor the leather..so I'll be testing small areas.
I would appreciate any recommendations
you may have. I've vacuumed all of the objects and intend on gently cleaning
them with a soft, damp cloth (water only). These are the objects and the
conditions:
Baseball uniform, 1930's made in
Wool baseball cap. The 'cap' has
disintegrated while displayed on the head of a mannequin. The visor,
band and letter are intact. This is the cap that was donated along with
the uniform. I will order a ph neutral box and paper to store this cap in.
Wool baseball cap w/leather band. Heavily
soiled and exhibits existing and past mold staining.
Leather baseball cleats, 1940's. Heavily
soiled and misshapen. Cleats are rusted. Laces have been removed (soaking in
the sink right now)..are not original. Where can I find laces from that time
period?
Leather shin guards. Good condition,
soiled. The interior batting/padding has fallen out of one.
2 pairs of worn leather boxing gloves.
Good condition - soiled. Should I remove the laces and wash them?
Leather pitcher's mask, 1930's. Good
condition, soiled. Some rust on the metal.
Baseball, leather 1940's. Heavily soiled.
A few leather baseball gloves including a
catcher's mitt. Overall good condition though soiled.
I appreciate, and thank you in advance
for any suggestions you may be able to provide me with.
Pam
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