Hello: I am a master's student in the information studies department at the University of Texas and was hoping someone here has experience with Victorian mourning jewelry incorporating human hair. I am writing a research paper about this topic and have had trouble finding professional resources on conservation/treatment methods. I interviewed Lucy Cadwallader, an artisan who makes hair jewelry using Victorian methods, and she stated that she cleans hair with baking soda and water prior to weaving.
Can anyone advise whether this would be the preferred method to protect hair from bacteria/pests? Any other information about these objects would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. --Julie Brown ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
