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From: Jan Shaw <>
Subject: ARCHIVAL PENS
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:40:25 +1100
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Hello,

Can someone please tell me where in the south eastern suburbs
(preferably) could I buy pens, pencils, ink, etc. for archival purposes.

Am particularly looking for the correct material to use for writing on
items donated to my local heritage musuem, which need to be marked with
our museum number. Currently using a Black Artline 0.4mm pen which is
used on top of a base of clear nail polish - this is sufficient for
light coloured objects, but darker objects are more difficult to mark
clearly, eg, trophies with black bakelite base. Glass objects are also
a little difficult we find - the nail polish and black pen just do not
seem to be good enough really.

Any and all suggestions appreciated.

Regards,
Jan.

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