RE: Ultrasonic spot cleaning on textiles.

[Kathy Francis <KFrancis@xxxxxxxx>]

Karina,
This short response to your query is only a vague recollection and I hope
not the beginning of a wild goose chase. 
I think that some years (perhaps as many as 15-18) a woman ( Judith Jerde,
sp?) working at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
New York was doing some initial trial of ultrasonic cleaning of textiles.
Sorry, but I remember no more than that.   You might make an inquiry there
to see if anyone remembers the work, or if they have contact info for Ms
Jerde.  Try contacting Chris Paulocik, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume
Institute, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY  10028, USA.     telephone
212-570-3908.
good luck,
Kathy  Francis, Gardner Museum, Boston


> ----------
> From: 	Karina Strachan
> Reply To: 	texcons@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: 	Wednesday, February 28, 2001 8:58 PM
> To: 	texcons@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: 	Ultrasonic spot cleaning on textiles.
> 
> I presently doing my final year in textile conservation at University of 
> Canberra, Australia.  As part of this year I have to complete a research 
> project on a topic of my choice.  I have choosen to study the effects of 
> ultrasonic spot cleaning on wool.  Looking at such areas as:
> 
> Is it damaging to the fibre?
> What happens to the wool scales after treatment?
> Is it worthwhile using?
> Solvents vs Aqueous assistance.
> 
> I have read all avaliable literature and have found nothing in my area.
> So 
> I would be really interesting in any private findings or any help 
> suggestions that people might have concerning this topic.
> 
> Thanks.
> Karina
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