Hi everyone,

Can someone tell me if they have used Tyvek tags sewn to textile objects
with success?   What means should I use to apply the number to the
Tyvek?  I made a test tag using a Sharpie pen, soaked the tag in water
over a weekend and put the tag on a blotter without seeing any evidence
of running.  I hesitate to use a Sharpie; is there an "archival" pen for
this purpose?

Thanks for fielding this basic question!

Monica


-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Tracie Evans
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:34 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Shoelaces as Objects


When did tags and bags become "dreaded"?  They have valid and important
uses in collections management.  You should not think of them as
dreaded, instead as appropriate for some objects and circumstances.  

Honestly, if you really hate tags, you could sew a label to many
shoelaces if you really wanted to (provided they are not plastic coated
or made of other similar materials) but why?  I would like a bag would
be most appropriate in this case.  If you really don't want a bag and
must use a tag you could you a coil-less safety pin to attach it also
(provided it is not plastic coated, etc)

I honestly do not mark my shoelaces unless they will be separated from
my shoes.  I probably should, but I consider them an integral part of
the object unless removed.  They are not going to separate themselves or
be accidentally separated.  If we separate them, them we would mark
them.  

Tracie 

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Joshua K. Blay Associate Dir./Museum Curator
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Shoelaces as Objects

Was wondering what other institutions due to mark shoelaces that are 
museum objects.

Could this be a time to use the dreaded tags?

Regards,


-- 
Joshua K. Blay
Associate Director/Museum Curator
The Historical Society of Berks County
(610) 375-4375

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