And how do you cope with possible skin diseases?
Len McDonald
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From: Paul Mason <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 12:46 PM
Subject: Gloves
> I noticed in a recent broadcast of the 'Ancestors' programme on BBC2 that
> the use of white linen gloves was very much in force at the National
> Archives. Over the years I have seen a number of television programmes
> featuring various record offices where the obligatory white gloves are
> usually in evidence, and I wonder if their use is widespread.
> A number of questions come to mind :
> 1. Use restricted to 'treasures' or all old original material
> 2. Choice of glove material
> 3. Laundering or disposal after use
> 3. Reduction in manual dexterity due wearing gloves contributing to
rougher
> handling
> Any views on the practicalities involved for record staff or readers would
> be appreciated. It would be interesting to know of any record offices
where
> gloves are extensively used.
> Paul F Mason
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> Cyngor Sir y Fflint, yn cael eu cynnig na'u cadarnhau ganddo
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> unrhyw gyfrifoldeb am y rhannau hynny o'r neges.
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