[BCMA] Leather Conservation

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Hi BC museum folks!

It was recently pointed out to us at the Summerland Museum that our saddles
on display are in need of some conservation care. Both were used by
prominent early citizens of our community and are a priority for
preservation. Please see photos of the saddles attached.

As a first step, I will be putting a barrier between the saddles and wooden
mounts they are displayed on. Next, I would like to find a leather
conservator or someone else with a similar skillset who could help slow
down the decay of the leather.

Can anyone recommend a conservator who works with these kind of materials?

Thanks very much,
Petra
-- 
Petra Höller (*They/She)*
Curator
Summerland Museum and Archives
(250) 494-9395
*curator@*summerlandmuseum.org <archives at summerlandmuseum.org>
The Summerland Museum and Archives respectfully acknowledges
that we are situated on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Syilx
People.
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