I might suggest you contact Winterthur as they have large numbers of fibre
optics systems in place, mainly for room lighting but there are large
numbers of sensitive textiles on open display. I believe their supplier is
Nouvir and you might want to give them a ring and get some information about
their systems - see www.nouvir.com.

Will Murray
The Scottish Conservation Studio


----- Original Message -----
From: "Esther Methe" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 3:22 PM
Subject: fiber optic lighting


At The Textile Museum we are presently looking at a new display case that
would be used for textiles and costumes. We are investigating different
lighting systems.  Would anyone who has used fiber optic lighting for
textile display be interested to share their experience with us?  Thank you





Esther Méthé

Margaret Wing Dodge Chair in Conservation

Chief Conservator

The Textile Museum

2320 S Street NW

Washington DC 20008

tel: 202.667.0441 x18

fax: 202.493.0994

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