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MCI Project Summaries 2008 - Smithsonian Institution

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<strong>MCI</strong> 6251 Aviator’s Goggles, Scarf and Helmet<br />

<strong>MCI</strong> Staff: Mary W. Ballard, Jennifer Giaccai<br />

A rubber residue from a pair of goggles had chemically changed and contaminated the<br />

scarf and helmet. The residue was analyzed to determine if the material was synthetic or natural<br />

latex-based rubber compound. Once the rubber type was identified, the appropriate treatment<br />

was undertaken on the canvas helmet and the silk scarf. Improved storage and display<br />

environments for other artifacts made of the same material were determined.<br />

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