The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee has just recently dealt with this type of problem. They have done an excellent job in displaying and protecting some civil war flags that had the same problems of hanging vertically for a long period of time and/or being in a precarious position due to earlier preservation techniques. The person to speak with would be Ms. Brunson, the museum curator. She is an excellent textile curator and would be able to answer your questions. The phone number where she can be reached is at the Bureau of Historical Museums (850) 488-1484. I am unsure of her e-mail address. If she is unavailable, Bruce Gretz may be able to help also. Hope this helps. Good Luck. Debra Westerman Museum Registrar Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources [log in to unmask]