Re: 1. Past mould infestation on costumes 2. Does anyone knows articles on the properties of KIERALON OLB KONZ?

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Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 07:47:18 +0000

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1. Here are two images from the textiles that were infested in the past from mould.
2. I would very much appreciate if anyone knows any articles or research on KIERLAON OLB KONZ as a detergent fro textiles (aprticularly wool I believe). Is the first time I have found some but since never used here I would like to know more on it before do some tests.

Many thanks

Konstantinos Chatziantoniou
Musuem of Islamic Art
Doha
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:08:18 -0500
From: BallardM@xxxxxx
Subject: Re: Mould infestation on excavated ancient costumes
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Konstantinos: You have looked at the white spots under the microscope? Can you scrap a few off and see if they dissolve in water? Have a pH? What kind of a box? Where was the box stored? Send us a photo? Mary

Mary W. Ballard

Senior Textiles Conservator,

Museum Conservation Institute, Smithsonian Institution

4210 Silver Hill Road, Suitland MD 20746 U.S.A.

tel: 301-238-1210 fax: 301-238-3709

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Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 6:36 AM
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Subject: Mould infestation on excavated ancient costumes
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Dear all

I found extensive mould infestation (white spots covering the whole robes including the linings) on costumes whihc are folded in layers and placed for years in the same box. I have nevere seen these costumes before as this is the first time I opened the box for survey of the textiles. The alarming incident needs direct attention. Except from surface cleaning, can anyone suggest imediate measurements and if possible materials that could help on this? Storage conditions are stable but the collection has been moving around for several years. Since excavation it is known to me of any treatment for possible mould attack on these pieces from previous owners/conservators.
The costumes are all silk with metal threads.

Thank you for your time and help

Konstantinos Chatziantoniou
Museum of Islamic Art
Doha
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tel:+9746980254

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