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20th October 05, 11:10 AM
#23
 Originally Posted by Sherry
When storing anything in a cedar chest (or cedar-lined drawers or closets) you need to make sure you are not storing whatever it is (kilt, christening gown, old photos, etc.) touching the wood. Wood is acidic & will cause, over time, rusty brown spots to appear on the keepsake. Place archival tissue paper or some fabric (like an old sheet) as a protective layer between the wood & the item(s) being stored.
Sherry
Thanks Sherry! I did not know that.
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