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Use of leather dressing for the treatment of rare leather bound books and library materials.
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Leather Dressing (Preservation Directorate, Library of Congress).
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Leather dressings were at one time thought to be useful in extending
the life of leather bindings. Experience has shown, however, that its
benefit is primarily cosmetic
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Article on magnetic tape deterioration which appeared in Video Magazine.
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Magnetic Tape Deterioration: Tidal Wave at Our Shores
NOTE: This article appeared in the February 1996
issue of Video Magazine. This article is in its original form
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Effects of environmental factors, including light, temperature and humidity, and pollution, and proper storage and housekeeping of textiles. From the AIC.
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Source: A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America’s Collections © 2005 Heritage Preservation, Inc. More information at
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Deterioration studies at the Ashmolean Museum. Includes discussions on metals, textiles, ceramics, casts and paper.
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Ashmolean Museum: Further information about the Museum and its collections
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Why do objects deteriorate over time even though they have survived so long? The most common causes are:
Exposure to too much light
Fluctuating humidity and
How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian.
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