Our registrar suggests either:  (1) Encapsulating (using Melinex/Mylar sheets ) the ribbons -or-  (2) Placing the ribbons in individual polyethylene/polyester bags ... then adding a small piece of acid-free paper inside each with the number marked in pencil.  All of these materials are found in standard archival storage catalogs.
 

Jackie

Jackie Shalberg
Archivist / Assistant Historian
National Model Aviation Museum
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 E Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
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Subject: Numbering Fair Ribbons

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OH Great Knowers of All Things Odd and Arcane
 
I have a lovely collection of silk fair ribbons from the 1920s that need numbered.  The ones that have cards on the back or holes in the tops are going to be fairly easy to handle.  The ones I'm needing help with are the ones without cards or holes.  I can't sew the number on because of shredding, I can't adhere anything because it's a textile, and pencil isn't working.  Suggestions?
 
Thanks for you help
Nikkie
 
 
 
Nikkie Cooper, Curator
Fort Morgan Museum
P.O. Box 184
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-542-4011
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