[Message: 17 Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2018 07:56:47 -0500 From: James Moss <[email protected]> To: Conservation DistList <[email protected]> Subject: [Consdistlist] Stickers on the Susan B. Anthony Gravestone Message-ID: <cakkyr6t_v9q9zsveed8osxqrzr6shl6y08hnpxgykvccoe4...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"] James Moss wrote: This is not my specialty, BUT. I am concerned about the application of "I voted" stickers that were put on the Susan B. Anthony Gravestone. My concerns are about the residual adhesive that will/could be left on the stone surface after the stickers are removed (if they are) or the effects that the sticker adhesive will have on the surface of the stone if the stickers are allowed to remain.
I would like to know if any of you share my concerns and what, if any, negative effects the adhesive could cause to the stone, chemical damage from the adhesive, removal of stone particles during the removal process. And recommended cleaning processes. Sincerely, Jim Moss Horological Conservator (Retired) I'm presuming that the stickers were applied to the stone on Tues. Nov. 6, or soon after. The sooner that they are removed, the less chance of any residual adhesive, depending on the stone substrate. The adhesive on those stickers is designed to stick onto fabric and to not leave any residue or visible marks. You didn't state what the stone is or describe the surface. If it's polished granite and there is any residue adhesive or part of the sticker left, that can be removed with acetone on a swab, or an OTC adhesive remover like GooGone. If the stone is a rougher surface, it might be more time consuming to mechanically remove all the traces of sticker and adhesive. But again, do it soon and there shouldn't be any problems. Leaving them on just invites more vandalism. Paul Storch Collections/Exhibits Manager and Objects Conservator St. Paul, MN -- *Paul S. Storch* *Collections and Exhibits Liaison - Historic Properties* Project Specialist III Facilities- Historic Properties Unit Facilities and Risk Management Department Administrative Division Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. West <https://maps.google.com/?q=345+Kellogg+Blvd.+WestSaint+Paul,+MN+55102&entry=gmail&source=g> Saint Paul, MN 55102 <https://maps.google.com/?q=345+Kellogg+Blvd.+WestSaint+Paul,+MN+55102&entry=gmail&source=g> -1906 (651) 259-3257 [email protected] *Visit Historic Sites!* www.mnhs.org *OUR CULTURE:* *- Respect* *- Collaboration* *- Innovation* *- One MNHS* ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
