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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 ********************************************************************** Opinions advice, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Flintshire County Council shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it or on its behalf, and consequently Flintshire County Council shall bear no responsibility whatsoever in respect thereof. Deellir na fydd unrhyw safbwyntiau, na chynghorion, na chasgliadau nac unrhyw wybodaeth arall yn y neges hon, nad ydynt yn berthnasol i waith swyddogol Cyngor Sir y Fflint, yn cael eu cynnig na'u cadarnhau ganddo nac ar ei ran, ac felly ni fydd Cyngor Sir y Fflint yn derbyn unrhyw gyfrifoldeb am y rhannau hynny o'r neges. **********************************************************************