Message-ID: <1344889769.61553.YahooMailNeo@web111711.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:29:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Tracy Behrendt <tracybehr17@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Fur Storage
Because of the possibility of pest infestation when it comes the furs, stor
ing them in a temperature/humidity controlled environment is best when not
on display. An easy, and archival, method of storage is Rubbermaid containe
rs. These are waterproof and mostly air-tight, which is ideal for furs. I
have been told this at several museum-related conferences and workshops. B
e sure to wrap them in an acid-free tissue (unbuffered) inside the containe
r.
I would also suggest that when you take them off display that yo
u clean them thoroughly (a HEPA vacuum with a screen over the furs to preve
nt vacuuming up loose areas) before moving them into storage. This will pre
vent any pests/dirt from getting on properly stored items in storage.
I hope this is helpful!
Tracy Behrendt
From: Gary Kun
z <kunztwo@centurytel.net>
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Sent: F
riday, August 10, 2012 9:38 AM
Subject: Fur Storage
We have acqui
red a number of fur wraps and coats. What is the best/correct way to sto
re them when not on display?
Gary Kunz
Fall Creek Historical Soci
ety