[MassHistPres] invisible marking for antiques

[Sudbury Historical Society Email]

If you put down a layer of "Removable Solvent Finishing Matt Varnish" then 
used a UV pen as made by Independent Ink, inc of Gardenia. Ca. to write the 
accession number. Then a finish coat of The Varnish. You would have a 
removable marking but not highly noticeable.
I once marked directly on the ceramic as a test, with the UV pen, and it 
sank into the ceramic, and nothing will remove it, yet ! But that would be 
against Curatorial Standards.
Also photograph the Collection from every angle.

Good Luck, Lee Swanson - Curator SHS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy Markland" <jmarkland at lmstrategies.com>
To: "MHC listserve" <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:43 PM
Subject: [MassHistPres] invisible marking for antiques


> Hi,
> Can anyone suggest a good type of invisible marking for an antique 
> stoneware collection?  We have a local museum that, like most such, can't 
> afford theft insurance.  We understand that ultraviolet marking is easily 
> removed and would prefer something more permanent that would not damage 
> the value of the pieces.
> Judy Markland
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