No it’s not baize but it is the fluffy fabric which is like velvet ribbon but is has a wire core and it is tucked down into the base and surrounds the outside of the dome, partly to prevent the dome from moving about and to prevent insect pests from gaining access.

With all good wishes, Simon.

Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR
Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian,
www.natural-history-conservation.com

On 30 Sep 2017, at 23:43, Jaeschke, Helena <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Do you mean baize ? It's a kind of felt attached to the underside of items to prevent them scratching furniture etc. You can buy self-adhesive baize easily on the internet.

If you mean a fluffy fabric used between the glass and the wood base, that used to be a velvet ribbon. Make sure it's a cotton velvet, not silk to avoid sulphur issues as it ages.

Hope this helps. If not, a bit more detail on what you need may help us track it down.

All the best

Helena

Conservation Development Officer

South West Museum Development

On 30 Sep 2017, at 12:35, Simon Moore <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Dear All,

I am trying to find some of the wired fluffy fabric liner for the base of glass domes. Is there a technical name for it? Where can I get some?

With all good wishes, Simon.

Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR
Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian,
www.natural-history-conservation.com

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