Paper labels on brass

In re Curtiss Paterson/Mary Maniery's query about paper labels on
brass containers: it is unclear as to what environment these things
were in when they were recovered, but if they were recovered in
excellent condition, then there is no expectation that their rate of
deterioration should increase if they are kept in a similar
environment. If the environment changes in a major way, then
preventive means will need to account for whatever the change is.
Environmental issues under consideration are, of course, air
quality, RH, temperature, and the stability thereof, and light. If
their new state is to include a lot of handling or vibration or
other movement, then that also will need to be addressed. If there
are substantial changes, then containerization inside archival boxes
may be called for, but I suggest that these questions be clarified,
and then more information can be obtained on exactly what should be
done.

B. Appelbaum

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 10:99
                    Distributed: Friday, May 9, 1997
                       Message Id: cdl-10-99-003
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