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Subject:
Corrosion of fabric covered buttons
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Tracey Wedge <[log in to unmask]>
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Textile Conservators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:31:13 +1200
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I am dealing with a number of garments that have been in a flood.  Two
are from the 1930's and are viscose with numerous fabric covered
buttons.  The iron in the button core has corroded staining the
covering fabric and the garments.  I have been unable to find any
references regarding the reduction of iron corrosion on these types of
buttons.  Any suggestions?
Thanks
Tracey Wedge
Textile Conservator

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