Hello Nikkie -

You may want to try the following sites:

Care and Handling of Ivory Objects
http://www.si.edu/scmre/takingcare/ivory.htm

Conservation Online
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu

American Institute for Conservation
http://aic.stanford.edu

Best wishes,
Ann N'Gadi
Technical Information Specialist
SCMRE

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Hello All Knowing Ones-

I have a board member (don't you love them) who is attempting to restore a
piano himself- he has come to the piano keys which are ivory- does anyone
have any suggestions for cleaning the keys that this very enthusiastic
amateur can do himself- or is it even possible to restore the keys of a well
used piano to white.

Thanks for your help
Nikkie



Nikkie Cooper, Curator
Fort Morgan Museum

P.O. Box 184
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-6331
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