[MassHistPres] Water-stained Wallpaper

[Penni Martorell]

We recently had a pipe leak that caused staining on original wallpaper in 
our turn of the century historic house museum.
The wall paper is slightly off-white printed, no flocking or unusual 
textures. 
The stains are brownish and seemingly disappear when dampened but return 
when it dries. 
We are not sure if the stains are from the water, the adhesive, or 
something else.

Anyone have any suggestions on removing water stains from wallpaper on 
plaster walls? 
Or a resource suggestion would also be welcomed.

Thanks again. Peace to you.

Pen

Penni Martorell
Curator of Collections/City Historian
Wistariahurst Museum
238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-322-5660
martorellp at ci.holyoke.ma.us
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