Conserve-O-Gram 9/1 Leather Dressing: To Dress or Not to Dress

Conserve-O-Gram 9/1 Leather Dressing: To Dress or Not to Dress
Source: National Park Service (NPS)

The indiscriminate treatment of leather with fatty substances is a long-standing tradition among museum and library staffs. The dressings are usually applied in an attempt to slow deterioration, improve the appearance of the leather, and perhaps restore some of its former strength and flexibility.