That appears to be scuff marks. Perhaps something rubbed into the spine and
left a mark or the cloth is starting to deteriorate and left marks when
something rubbed into it.
Sincerely,
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and
This does look like a juvenile silverfish.
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40
Alhambra, California 91803
(626) 588-5328
adav...@parks.lacounty.gov<mailto:a
It looks like a darkling beetle.
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40
Alhambra, California 91803
(626) 588-5328
adav...@parks.lacounty.gov<mailto:adav...@parks.lacounty.
Good Morning,
Do silverfish like to eat architectural plans? We have a mild infestation and
architectural plans that sit rolled in open cubby holes. I am wondering if I
should be storing the plans inside poly bags.
Thanks for any guidance,
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and
I believe that is a yellow jacket. They bite.
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40
Alhambra, California 91803
(626) 588-5328
adav...@parks.lacounty.gov<mailto:a
could create other issues for
our archival collections.
Thank you,
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40
Alhambra, California 91803
(626) 588-5328
adav...@parks.lacounty.gov
I would consult with a professional conservator before using either spray paint
or the Great Stuff foam.
Both would likely be irreversible treatments that could create preservation
issues in the future.
Sincerely,
Ansley Davies, Associate Curator
Planning and Development Agency
County of Los
