Short informative read on leather conservation issues

[Luftwaffles]

When I was reading what I need to do in order to keep my original K98 sling from turning to dust and floating away, I found this article that was a nice primer that I think you will all appreciate:

http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/resources/caring/acs4.cfm

The museum is in the humid and salty state of Florida in the southeastern US.

Also another nice page on that site:

http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/resources/caring/acs5.cfm

 

[sprat]

the leading expert on leather and leather restoration is Jerry Burney he can be found over at Jan stills luger site and on gunboards. go to Jan still luger site and look up leather preservation there is a sticky there.

HIGHLY recommended

 

[Hambone]

Preservation of historic leather, including saddlery - MGNSW

This how to guide looks at practical steps you can take to ensure the protection of historic leather objects, including saddlery.

mgnsw.org.au