Re hangers:
I don't know of any screw-in hook suppliers but I'd be curious to know more
about the "conservation material" they've made their hangers out
of.......could you forward this to them Jo please?  Thanks


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Sarah Gates,
Head Conservator, Textile Conservation
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On 4/28/09 2:31 AM, "Joanne Hackett" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I am forwarding this message on behalf of staff at a museum in Scotland.
> 
> 'I would be very grateful if you could ask if anyone has a supplier for
> screw tipped coat / dress hangers. We have made our own hangers from
> conservation materials but are struggling to find metal screw in hooks.
> Could anyone advise please?'
> 
> Does anyone know of a supplier of just the hooks of coat hangers, preferably
> in Scotland or UK.
> 
> Many Thanks
> Joanne Hackett
> Senior Textile Conservator
> V&A
> 
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