I am posting this question to the list for JoAnn Kent, a colleague who has no access to the internet: "My father gave my stepmother a Native American dress and shawl from this century. They are repairing the beadwork on their own and want, eventually, to display it in their home --the dress has special meaing for them and they want to be able to see it. I have no experience with preserving/displaying leather and I could use some advice. I'd appreciate some suggestions --or references-- about how best to preserve and display this piece. Thank you!" ... and thank all of you! Feel free to respond to my email address [log in to unmask] Denise D. Meringolo Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington