I would consult with a professional conservator before using either spray paint or the Great Stuff foam. Both would likely be irreversible treatments that could create preservation issues in the future.
Sincerely, Ansley Davies, Associate Curator Planning and Development Agency County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation 1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40 Alhambra, California 91803 (626) 588-5328 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> parks.lacounty.gov <http://parks.lacounty.gov/> 60 Second Park Histories<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ3etLRClKUc_svO9Rl8biP7s9warlXNR> Cultural Resources Map<https://lacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=6967b91c0da44b97870e811f3639add1> Historic Photo Archive<http://history.colapublib.org/cdm/search/collection/p15952coll11> trails.lacounty.gov<https://trails.lacounty.gov/> Office hours are 7-5:30 M-Th. This office is closed on Friday. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ssfaandc Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 9:25 AM To: Museumpests <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Wasp Nest or Hornet Nest? We are not sure how it was obtained. The founder of the historic home picked it up. I have heard of Krylon for preserving this, but what is great stuff expansion foam? Do I use both Great Stuff expansion foam and matte clear coat? I would be very interested in ways to preserve this Thank you so much for your help. Regards, Lexi On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 12:20:52 PM UTC-4, Voron, Joel wrote: Hornets nest. How was it obtained? If you notice white dust falling out of it that would be a pesticide dust FYI. I have preserved these with great stuff expansion foam....do not get it on your skin...and sprayed with matte clear coat and it has held up for years. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail [email protected]<javascript:> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/T1tTZYPoAhqXIDcmUd4Q44BXpF3sXMbQMh306XEptnqwy8LxmFURDsMgwM1Q_lW_4GCNusnlYgf29Cm2Dm08ty8OkLyq9BOyc3tKhtXfC3exdGRJM3vgAObv_AWPQIlRYyM1iDA1wyAharZ2aygYHBn3ShygZwaXGwajO-BwVdyb=w5000-h5000] On Jul 25, 2019, at 12:15 PM, ssfaandc <[email protected]<javascript:>> wrote: Hi All, I'm researching ways to treat this object, but I am not sure if this is a wasp nest or a hornets nest. Understanding this will help me better treat the object. Thank you so much! Looking forward to your responses. Regards, Lexi Echelman Archives and Collections Coordinator Stepping Stones – Historic Home of Bill & Lois Wilson, respective cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Family Groups -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<javascript:>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/ed94031a-b0c7-4eca-ad0b-4ccd6380847e%40googlegroups.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/ed94031a-b0c7-4eca-ad0b-4ccd6380847e%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. <IMG-1620.JPG> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/448241d9-339d-46fe-9042-efc9ff1d56d1%40googlegroups.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/448241d9-339d-46fe-9042-efc9ff1d56d1%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BYAPR09MB2549031DE195063DC450869685C10%40BYAPR09MB2549.namprd09.prod.outlook.com.
