Message-ID: <001501c918e8$65dd21c0$2d01a8c0@S0028472855> From: "Cynthia Arbiture" <musprosvc@gdinet.com> Subject: Re: "tagging" artifacts Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:11:14 -0500
Dear Rita,
When I studied Museum Science as a graduate student at UWM and the Milwaukee
Public Museum, we learned that metal pins should never be used to attach
artifact tags to textiles. The metal pin, whether it is brass, or plated
steel can damage the textile with time. Acid free, archival artifact tags
(with a cotton string attached), can be gently sewn, to a "stable" edge of
the textile, using a fine needle and thread that is compatible with the
fabric.
You may want to contact a conservator that specializes in textiles, for the
marking and storage of extremely fragile textile artifacts. Some of the
larger museums in Wisconsin have a conservator on staff. Also the Chicago
Conservation Center www.chicagoconservation.com offers a free consultation
on many types of artifacts in need of conservation. The CCC makes
recommendations for the stabilization and conservation of artifacts to be
placed in storage, or to go on exhibit .
Best to you!
Cindy Arbiture
Museum Professional Services, Inc.
info@musprosvc.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rita Frakes" <rita42@centurytel.net>
To: <localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 7:16 AM
Subject: RE: "tagging" artifacts
I purchased gesso at an arts supply store. The heavy tags can be purchased
through Light Impressions. However they are very costly. I began cutting
them from the archival filing folders also from L. Impressions and you get
much more for your money that way. The thread or cord should also be
archival. I bought heavy cotton string from the hardware store and tested
it with a pen, also from L. Impressions. It tested acid free or also
archival so was okay to use. I write on those tags with an archival marking
pen, also from L. Impressions. I use the small brass safety pins to fasten
the tags to textiles.
I order from 3 different companies which sell archival supplies. If you need
those addresses let me know. Or Google archival supplies and the companies
will probably show up.
Rita, Mazomanie Historical Society
-----Original Message-----
From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu
[mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu]On Behalf Of Jim Laird
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:10 AM
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Subject: Re: "tagging" artifacts
Where do you buy the Jesso? We cut up the postal envelopes that are made of
that strong fabric/paper. Very cheap and very strong.
Jim Laird
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcie Braski" <cen95870@centurytel.net>
To: <localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: "tagging" artifacts
> We use pencil for books. Jesso for solid items (it peels off if need be)
> and unbleached muslin for clothing tags. also use hang tags for clothes
> and hard items.
> Knox Creek Heritage Ctr, Brantwood WI
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <scandinavia@tds.net>
> To: "local history" <localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:55 AM
> Subject: "tagging" artifacts
>
>
>> The Iola Historical Society is in the process of inventorying their
>> extensive holdings. Each item will of course be assigned an acquisition
>> number. The question that we have is: What is the best method for
>> attaching a number to an item? For example: a clothing item, a document,
>> etc., etc. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>
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