Re: Labelling fragile textiles

["Kathleen Kiefer" <kkiefer@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jane,
Yes, please post your source for the 3 mm borderless silk ribbon.  Thank
you.

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Kathleen Kiefer, Conservator
20 Camilla Avenue
Dracut, MA  01826
phone 978-957-1159
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----- Original Message -----
From: <J2Hammond@xxxxxxx>
To: <texcons@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: Labelling fragile textiles


> I have used a very similar technique as that described by Vivien Chapman
but
> use 3 mm borderless silk ribbon (the type used to join fan blades) and on
> occasion, the thicker woven selvedge edge of crepeline.  I use B72 or
diluted
> archival PVA to stabilize the cut ends, applying the stabilizer with a
fine
> brush, then cutting within the mark when dry.
>
> In addition to being very lightweight for fragile textiles described in
the
> initial posting, I find the silk ribbon labels less conspicuous when
> exhibiting lace, open weave fabrics, and  other textiles that may have the
> labeling area exposed during display.
>
> The ribbon comes in a variety of colors, but I have only used white, ecru
and
> black.  Widths up to 10 mm are also available.  I will be happy to post
the
> source if anyone is interested (another way of saying I must find the
address
> first)
>
> Jane Hammond
> Private Conservator
>