National Army Museum at Chelsea could be a useful start
Pam
Neil Jones wrote:
> Good afternoon everyone, everywhere
>
> I am the archivist/ collections manager/ all-round heritage drudge for
> Trinity House lighthouse service. I'm hoping to accept a bequest from
> the executor of a former Elder Brother's (Director) estate including 9
> or 10 pieces of Full Dress uniform (including sword and medal ribbons),
> but do not want to agree to take them on until I can be sure that I am
> storing them properly.
>
> Can the list advise on basic uniform storage practice? Storage area is
> fairly typical, BS5454-friendly temperature/RH, lots of shelves filled
> with acid-free archive boxes and so on.
>
> I would also be looking to procure individual storage boxes, cases or
> hanging bags. Can anybody suggest a good UK supplier? Preservation
> Equipment don't have anything.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Neil Jones
>
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Pamela Cranston
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