Christa:
I've stored hoops like you've described on deep shelves or in a large
drawer. Using a sheet of corrugated board or coroplast to give some support
when lifting/moving the hoop, and a muslin cover to protect from light and
dust.   Another alternative, you could create a custom box out of acid-free
corrugated board to fit the hoops.

Good Luck!

Jean Svadlenak
Consultant to Museums
Kansas City, Missouri
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Storage of Dress Hoops


Good Morning All,
We have in our collection a couple of Pre-Civil War Hoops that go
under the dress.  I was wondering how other museum's store their
hoops.  Obviously hanging them causes strain and storing them in long
boxes can distort the round shape.  I just need some ideas and
feedback.  Please feel free to email me of the listserv as well.

Christa McCay
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
770-794-5726
www.mariettahistory.org

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