Caring for Textiles
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Preservation Storage for Textiles
Only archival (chemically safe) materials, such as acid free tissues, folders, boxes, etc., should be used for housings. If you are unsure about the composition of materials consult a conservator. Avoid stacking and overcrowding textiles as this can cause physical damage such as chafing, crushing, or tearing and can also cause chemical damage like the transfer of dyes. In cases where storage environments cannot meet proper requirements, housings should be provided that create the desired microclimate. Textiles should be evaluated individually in order to create a housing that meets each item’s unique needs. Housings should never be placed directly on the floor of storage. Ethafoam blocks or other inert risers may be used to raise floor level housings.
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Proper Handling of Objects and Textiles
Proper handling of objects and textiles is an essential part of preservation.
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Hats Off! – Supportive Storage
Six hats belonging to the Laraine Day Collection (MSS 2351) have recently come through our Conservation Lab. Laraine Day was a Utah-born actress who became prominent in Hollywood and on television from the late 1930s into the mid-1980s. She starred alongside big names such as Lana Turner, Cary Grant and John Wayne. When the Library acquired her papers, the collection also included some clothing items, including these hats.
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