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Tools & Supplies
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Numbering & Artifact Labeling
How do you label objects with minimal damage to the collection? Research over the past ten years by conservators and registrars shows that there are no simple answers. A skilled cataloger needs a palete of tools and lacquers to number any collection material with minimal damage. We have assembled a basic Labeling Kit for starting the process. Also included are refills for the kit. With time, publications and more information about collection labeling will be included here.
Collection Labeling Kit and Refills
 Collections Labeling Kit Based on work by the AIC/AAM Joint Committee on Numbering, this kit provides three ½ ounce brush top bottles of different clear lacquers, two bottles of solvents, and bottles of black and white acrylic inks. Included are three different ink applicators: a fine brush, a quill pen and an empty TRIA marker. Three different pencils, two that are water soluble, samples of different tags and ties, and gloves also are included. A small booklet provides information on how to use each of the items in the kit.
Museum Labeling Kits are a popular item. Because of the number of
components in the kit, and its popularity, we can't always predict
accurately how much material we should have in stock. We regret that there
may be a shipping delay of 2-4 weeks if we run out of kits or any of their
components. We try to make sure this doesn't happen, but please be patient
with us if your order takes longer than expected.
All-stabilo pencils Water soluble pencils that write on most surfaces. Recommended for
writing directly on plastics or on the back of plastic-coated
photographic papers. Do not stack photographs on top of each other;
writing may transfer. Use a separator of glassine or acid-free paper.
Will write on metals, glass and ceramics without a barrier coat, too,
although this is not generally recommended. Writes well on Acryloid
B-72 and Acryloid B-67 base coats. Do not use a top coat as it
solubilizes in most liquids.
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