Marie, Are you sure this is mold and not some other efflorescence on the leather surface? Could it possibly be a blooming of a previous wax coating? Jane Hammond ICA-Art Conservation 2915 Detroit Road Cleveland, OH 44113 ica-artconservation.org On Jun 13, 2014, at 2:31 AM, Müller-Radloff, Christine - SES <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear Marie, > please contact Christina Meier-Wolff (http://www.microconservation.de/) to this problem. > I hope she will help you. > > Christine > ======================================================================================================================= > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Textile Conservators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Im Auftrag von Marie Schlag > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 12. Juni 2014 15:21 > An: [log in to unmask] > Betreff: Leather Treatment > > Hello Listers, > > Please excuse cross-postings. > > A vegetable tanned leather doctor’s bag (1775- shoulder bag style) needs treatment for mold infestation. The front flap has lost flexibility, is brittle and curled (see attached photo). > > I would appreciate your suggestions regarding the eradication of mold spores that may remain after mechanical removal is complete. > > In addition, is there a safe way to soften the front flap to return its characteristic flexibility? Can a PEG 400 solution be safely utilized? Other suggestions? > > With appreciation for your collective knowledge, > > Marie Schlag > Textile/Costume Conservator > Collections Care Lectures and Workshops > Associate Member-AIC > > The Studio for Textile Conservation, LLC > 91 Tilden Road > Scituate, MA 02066 > www.ConserveTextiles.com > 781-710-6658 > >