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Date: | Fri, 10 Feb 1995 15:52:32 -0900 |
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Yesterday our museum received a painted leather carrying bag from
Mauritania (about 16 inches long and 7 inches in diameter). Portions of the
bag are appear to have gotten damp and exhibit a light shadow of mould. The
leather is otherwise in good condition, i.e. quite supple, and not at all
stiff and brittle.
Could someone please advise me on a good course of action to deal with the
mould? I'm not sure whether to take a cold or a warm approach (though I'm
much more favorably inclined towards low temperatures, given the condition
of leather and the very detailed, painted designs). I have not been able to
find a solution that seemed appropriate in the reference sources I checked.
Pam Endzweig
Collections Manager & Staff Archaeologist
University of Oregon Museum of Natural History
Eugene, OR 97403-1224 [log in to unmask]
Pam Endzweig
Collections Manager & Staff Archaeologist
Oregon State Museum of Anthropology
University of Oregon Museum of Natural History
Eugene, OR 97403-1224, USA Phone (503)346-5120
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