There is a conservator at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum who
might be able to help you with your problem.  His name is Richard Trela
Phone:  806-656-2238


Heidi Anderson
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On Fri, 29 Mar 1996, Michael E Telzrow wrote:

> I'd like to request information on testing textiles for the presence of
> blood. We have a regulation federal-issue Civil War blanket in our
> collection that was issued to a soldier wounded at Nashville in 1864. The
> blanket appears to be blood-stained. I'm curious - does an inexpensive,
> non-destructive test exist for the detection of blood?
>
> Michael Telzrow
> Wisconsin Veterans Museum
> Madison, WI
>