I helped do about 1300 of these things a few years ago for our collection. For the ones that I couldn't permanently attach numbers to, I had a bunch of zip top inert plastic bags, different sizes (I can't remember if they came from Light Impressions or University Products or Gaylord at the moment). I put the rosette portion into the bag, punched a hole near the top edge of the bag between the streamers and tied an artifact tag. The tag kept the ribbon from slipping out. I didn't zip the baggie closed, since it didn't need to be and I didn't want to create a microclimate. This was six years ago and I just put 30 or so on exhibit last month. They seem fine in storage. If you want more details, feel free to contact me. (we also have a lot of trophies, plaques and other award-type things) Lisa Lisa Shockley, Collections Technician Union Station Kansas City 30 W. Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108 "Where there is Peace; there is Culture; Where there is Culture; there is Peace." Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) ________________________________ From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Curator Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:42 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Numbering Fair Ribbons Please excuse cross postings: OH Great Knowers of All Things Odd and Arcane I have a lovely collection of silk fair ribbons from the 1920s that need numbered. The ones that have cards on the back or holes in the tops are going to be fairly easy to handle. The ones I'm needing help with are the ones without cards or holes. I can't sew the number on because of shredding, I can't adhere anything because it's a textile, and pencil isn't working. Suggestions? Thanks for you help Nikkie Nikkie Cooper, Curator Fort Morgan Museum P.O. Box 184 Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-4011 [log in to unmask] www.ftmorganmus.org ========================================================= 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).