Bird eggs

I have been asked by a museum for information about suppliers of
rayon wool or the high grade surgical cotton wool commonly used in
storing collections of birds' eggs. I understand that Rank Xerox,
who used to supply rayon wool, no longer do so and I have been
unable to locate other suitable suppliers.

The collection also has to be moved offsite whilst building work is
undertaken and then returned to the museum at a later date.  Any
information and advice regarding the removal and storage of a
collection of this type, together with suppliers details for any
materials recommended would be greatly appreciated.

Libby Finney
Conservator
Doncaster Museums and Art Gallery


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 15:54
                 Distributed: Tuesday, February 5, 2002
                       Message Id: cdl-15-54-037
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