Re: Labelling fragile textiles

["Elizabeth Eubanks" <Eubanks.Elizabeth@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

What kind of marker do you use for a black label?  

>>> <J2Hammond@xxxxxxx> 03/15/00 12:28PM >>>
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