Leather and allergies

From: Iona McCraith <*iona.mccraith*> Date: Monday, March 1, 1999 · iona.mccraith

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I would like to hear from anyone with information about, or personal
experience of, sensitivities or allergic reactions from handling
leather-bound oversize volumes with "red rot" dating from mid to late
1800's.

Iona McCraith
Head Conservator, Archives of Ontario
77 Grenville St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B3
Canada
416-327-1521
Fax: 416-327-1999

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