[Nhcoll-l] Removing masking tape from rocks and minerals

[Katie Connolly]

I have unearthed a collection of geology specimens, most being labeled with
masking tape. The tape is very old. I'm guessing it has been stuck on the
rocks for almost fifty years. These are old "found in the collections" type
objects and now I have to catalog them and put them away in a more organized
manner. Any advice on how to remove the tape, or is it best to just leave
the masking tape on it? Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

 

Katie Connolly

 

Museum Naturalist/Curator

Cable Natural History Museum

PO Box 416

Cable, WI 54821

P: 715-798-3890 x113

F: 715-798-3828 

 



 

 

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