Hello, Penny, I know that use was stopped in the US 12/1/41, I don't know about other countries. You might wasnt to check this URL about the precautions taken at the V & A: http://www.vam.ac.uk/res_cons/conservation/journal/number_46/coshh_works/index.html Patty
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Penny Ladnier Sent: Sat 10/28/2006 10:56 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics Patty, I am working with 19th and 20th Century felt hats. Is there a time frame when the mercury stopped being used in felt hats? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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