Oddy test results for felt

Lindsey Tyne <ltyne [at] themorgan__org> writes

>A curator has recently asked if felt (wool or synthetic) can be used
>inside exhibition cases. We Oddy test all materials prior to
>installation in our exhibition cases and we will carry out tests on
>a variety of felt options. Has anyone used the Oddy test to assess
>felt for use in exhibition cases? If so, what were the results?

Last week I performed an assessment at a museum with felt lined
exhibits. One display case had a serious pest infestation living
happily on the wool felt.  Even if a fabric passed the Oddy test
there would be other reasons why felt would be low on the list of
good display options.

Rachael Perkins Arenstein
A.M. Art Conservation, LLC
Art Conservation, Preservation and Collection Management
917-796-1764


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