Dear Louise and Arachne subscribers, Â Thank you so much. Â I recommend people print and save this V&A blog in their conservation/restoration binders in which - years ago - I recommended everyone save lace care information. Â There is no reliable 21st century book on the subject that you can buy. Â Saving articles for those who will inherit your lace treasures in the future is a good idea. Â Please keep with a copy of your Will. Â Knowing how to document, pack and store laces and embroideries responsibly is something everyone should know, and some of the content of the V&A blog can be adapted for private collections. Â However, some of the content is beyond the abilities of individuals. Â Â Louise signed her note to us by referring to a very soggy Cambridge. Â England has a damp climate. Â Has anyone used Melinex that has been sealed around an object? Â Does it breathe, or can damp be trapped inside a sealed casing? Â We have scientific members who will know. Â In the 20th century I was taught in Conservation classes that textiles in storage must breathe. Â I am sending this paragraph to the V&A, per Comment invitation on the last page of their blog, and will share their response. Â Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ---------------------------------------------------- (I, Jeri, have tested the address provided below, and did not need the second line - s-and-rehousing - to view the site.) Â In a message dated 4/9/2018 4:01:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, bail...@slb.com writes:
...there is an article on the V&A blog which discusses rehousing the lace collection and shows amoungst others two pieces of needle lace, one in green silk and one in human hair. http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/conservation-blog/blythe-house-decant-updates-audit s-and-rehousing Louise, in very soggy Cambridge. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
