Gosh darn mold... I think!

[FraminGal]

I know we have discussed this before but I did a search for 'mold' and 'mildew' but didn't come up with much. A customer brought in an open edition print from Denmark. It is a sketch of a baby sleeping on his side with the thumb in his mouth. I do not believe there is any monetary value to the print but there is sentimental value. The problem is that at the top of the print there is a light brown almos tea staining that I believe is mold. An oval mat opening can cover up most of the stains but I'm concerned with the mold spreading. Can anything be done? Suggestions?

[preservator]

What you are describing sounds more like foxing,
an oxidation reaction and not either mold or
mildew. Your idea of covering it with a window
should do fine, if that is the case.

Hugh

[wpfay]

Is there any physical evidence of the mold? Any powdery (almost like chalk pastel) blue-green-grey stuff on the surface? Is it in spots or more of a localized discoloration?
From your description it sound more like a water stain.

Edit: #&^%! I've got to work on my typing skills. Posting before Hugh on a conservation issue is one thing, but trying to follow that act, sheesh!

[ 10-31-2003, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: wpfay ]

[JPete]

Mold and mildew smell!