In a message dated 1/2/2002 1:09:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Does The National Historic Registry rules for carton restoration include the
>  proper brand of duct tape?  I assume silver, is OK.  Red tape is definitely
>  out of the question.

Silver duct tape is always appropriate when reinstating the structural
integrity of heritage cartons. Other colors [duct tape comes in other
colors?!!!] may also be appropriate, however, depending on the age of the
resource to which it is being applied.

For instance, circa 1993 cartons would probably fall within the period of
significance for which color tape would be an appropriate restoration medium.
On the other hand, a circa 1953 carton would call for the traditional silver
tape. For further information on this point, please see:

<www.tapehermouthshut.com/cartons/restore.htm>

Julep