Thank you. I could do that as well. That's an important insight (both are).
Regards, Lexi On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 12:41:44 PM UTC-4, Ansley Davies wrote: > > 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] <javascript:> > > *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] <javascript:> <[email protected] > <javascript:>> *On Behalf Of *ssfaandc > *Sent:* Thursday, July 25, 2019 9:25 AM > *To:* Museumpests <[email protected] <javascript:>> > *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] > > > > > > > On Jul 25, 2019, at 12:15 PM, ssfaandc <[email protected]> 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]. > 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] <javascript:>. > 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/017cb550-4305-4aef-92b2-12c6f4f59726%40googlegroups.com.
