We had that problem with a quilt several years ago.  The Conservator
placed a large strip of mylar across the bottom of the quilt where it
could be touched.  It worked.  Another museum where I worked last year
built hanging cases around their hanging textiles.

Good luck



William S. Hanable wrote:
>
> To tack on an additional consideration, I'd appreciate suggestions on how to
> protect (clear coating?) a mural NOT hung high enough to avoid sticky
> fingers.
>
> Thanks
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan Young <[log in to unmask]>
> Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 3:24 PM
> Subject: mural lighting
>
> >I am looking for suggestions on lighting a large mural.  It is hung very
> >high on the wall to avoid sticky fingers and the figures are large
> >enough to be seen.  However the lights leave reflections on the
> >surface.  Does anyone have suggestions on different types of bulbs that
> >can be used in your typical halogen tracklighting.  I have angled and
> >reangled.  I am thinking maybe some sort of coating on the bulb itself
> >might help.  Any suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks in advance
> >Sara Clinard
> >Exhibit Designer
> >Shiloh Museum
> >