You can purchase Orvus WA Paste  from University Products.  You can also
purchase Triton X-100  from them.  What you use depends on your textile
however so it would be safest to consult a conservator before selecting or
using a detergent.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Moore, Collections Curator
Virginia Museum of Natural History
1001 Douglas Avenue
Martinsville, VA  24112
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-----Original Message-----
From: John Martinson <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 5:52 AM
Subject: Orvus soap


  I had a question on cleaning quilts...and was asked if I knew the correct
mixture
for "orvus" soap.  I heard it was used for horses, but is also good for
preserving quilts
and delicate textiles.   Does anyone know about the soap or correct mixture?
John Martinson