Our policy is that anything designated as "archival" or "artifact" is to be handled only while wearing white cotton (museum-issued) gloves. We believe that even washed hands can be a potential problem. First, they still have the oils and acids that can cause deterioration, and, second, the water that you use to wash them may be acidic or alkaline and the soap that you use may have residue. SF Gray Executive Director 390th Memorial Museum Foundation www.390th.org Stephen Ringle wrote: > > Greetings to all. > > What's the consensus on wearing gloves when handling > unmounted works on paper? I've always just washed my hands. > Finding gloves to fit my very large hands has always been a > hassle.