Rejuvenating a "gamsbart"

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14 November 2017, 02:45

Bill/Oregon

Rejuvenating a "gamsbart"

Gentlemen -- and yes, you know who you are -- I recently stumbled upon the hat brush or "gamsbart" my father set great store by 40 or more years ago. It's nothing fancy, but it is a bit tired. I would like to know if there is a way to clean, protect and enhance the fibers, as I should very much like to wear it on my custom-made Baden Powell campaign hat in memory of my father -- and good old B-P.

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14 November 2017, 03:14

GeorgeS

Try baby oil.

George

14 November 2017, 03:16

Bill/Oregon

Wirklich ... er, really?

15 November 2017, 16:21

p dog shooter

Depending what the bristles are made of.

If it were mine I would give it a very gentle washing then. A very light oiling with some natural type oil.

15 November 2017, 17:11

Gatogordo

I would suggest some online research to find a museum with similar items or materials. Then contact them and ask to speak to their conservator and get his recommendations.

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16 November 2017, 17:06

Bill/Oregon

Fellas, after considering George's advice and finding out that many artists treat their paint brushes with baby oil, I gave it a try then washed with Dawn dish detergent and dried the gamsbart in the sun. It's not like new, but definitely healthier than it was.