Len,
The sharkskin which I have came from Tandy's, but it does not seem to be
a standard item in their inventory. It is not stiff, but not what I
would call supple.
If you only need enough for one or two swords, let me know and I'll give
you some.
Jack C. Thompson
Thompson Conservation Lab
Portland, OR
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On Fri, 27 Oct 1995, MOH Library wrote:
> I am looking for cured or tanned sharkskin to repair civil war foot
> officer's swords for conservation /restoration purposes.I am not certain if
> this is a Cites Act item ?
> The leather should have a pebbled grain and is supple not dried out.
> Does anyone know of a supplier.
> Thankyou
>
> Len Hambleton-Objects Conservator
>
> North Carolina Museum of History
> 5 East Edenton Street
> Raleigh,N.C. 27601 Fax 919-733-8655
>