Fw: conservation of Macintosh Fabric or rubber

[Mignon Erixon-Stanford <erixonm@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: <Lucie.Thivierge@xxxxxxxx>
To: <erixonm@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 5:48 PM
Subject: conservation of Macintosh Fabric or rubber


> I will be conserving a life jacket made from Macintosh Fabric: a
waterproof
> fabric consisting of two layers of cloth with a layer of rubber between.
> The life jacket was found on the H.M.C.S. Haida, a Canadian warship, circa
> 1943.
>
> I would like to discuss this project with conservators who have practical
> experience or knowledge in the conservation of Macintosh Fabric or rubber.
> Please contact me at :
>
> Lucie Thivierge
> Textile Conservator
> Parks Canada
> Ontario Service Centre
> 1800, Walkley Road
> Ottawa, Ontario
> Canada, K1A 0M5
>
> Telephone: (613)-993-2125 ext. 247
> Fax: (613)-993-9796
> E-Mail: lucie.thivierge@xxxxxxxx
>