Labelling and Marking Museum Objects Booklet
Labelling and Marking Museum Objects Booklet
Labelling and Marking Museum Objects Booklet
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Tape<br />
Used for:<br />
Tie-on label<br />
Fine plain-woven inert tape 3-12mm. St<strong>and</strong>ard polyester tape is available from large department stores.<br />
Thread<br />
Used for<br />
Sewn-on label<br />
If possible use a fine thread similar to the textile from which the object is made. Otherwise, a<br />
fine spun thread eg Coates Drima. Local suppliers.<br />
Tyvek<br />
Used for:<br />
Immersible label<br />
Label on pin<br />
Loose label<br />
Tie-on label<br />
Available from conservation suppliers.<br />
Unbleached cotton tape<br />
Used for:<br />
Sewn-on label<br />
Tie-on label<br />
Fine plain weave, 6-10mm. Conservation Resources, Whaleys (Bradford) Ltd, Bowmer Bond<br />
Narrow Fabrics Ltd, Cash's UK Ltd.<br />
White spirit<br />
Used for:<br />
Writing on the object<br />
Local chemical suppliers.<br />
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