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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:35:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: Katie Lage <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Map Conservation
Sender: Katie Lage <[log in to unmask]>



You might want to pose this question to the Conservation DistList, a
moderated listserv about conservation. You can search the archives or read
about subscribing to the list here:
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ . Conservation
Online (http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/) also has many good
preservation/conservation resources.

Good luck!
Katie

On Sat, 7 Sep 2002, Johnnie Sutherland wrote:

> We have a collection of "strip" maps dating back to the 1930s. These
> maps were manually drafted with india ink on prepared tracing cloth
> (linen). They are 12" wide and up to 40 feet in length. However, in the
> past they were folded to fit into letter size manila folders and stored
> in a filing cabinet. Repairs and additions were made with cellophane
> tape. Over the years the gum on the tape has migrated onto several
> folds of the linen. What is the best substance to use to remove the gum
> deposits?
>
> JOHN WALLIS <[log in to unmask]>

Katie Lage
Reference Assistant
Map Room, Science & Engineering Library
1156 High St.
University of California
Santa Cruz,CA 95064
831-459-4117
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