Re: Historic Carpets

[Jennifer Hein <jhein@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rebecca Bunch
> Official Residences
> National Capital Commission
> rbunch@xxxxxxxxxx
>March 2003 query
>
> asian/persian carpets which are placed throughout the houses.  heavy
duty double sided tape to prevent possible
Use alcohol & a spatula to remove the sticky tape from the backing.
 Part 2
(GOOD) solution
2" Velcro (one sticky and one non-sticky-Easier to sew thru)to adhere
it to the hardwood floor and the non stick Velcro to be
sewn to the carpet.
band of fabric,unbleached cotton?( or thin 3' webbing from
Testfabrics / fabric store) sewn to the top and bottom of carpet and
(This is fairly ideal considering your use)
(Suggestions or comments are in parentheses)
Jennifer Hein, Preventive Conservator for IMLS-CAP
Preservation Consultant
Historic Object Conservator of Textiles, Leather & Ethnography
PO Box 90379, Indianapolis, IN 46290
conservatour@xxxxxxx