Url http://aic.stanford.edu/library/online/brochures/objects.html Description Care of objects within special collection, with steps for conservation, environment and finding professional assistance. From the AIC. Random Quote 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 As you can see, AIC has a new website Keywords American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Category Conservation and Preservation > Methodology Contact Name Email

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1. Bookbinding: A Tutorial

A tutorial introduction to long-stitch bookbinding, aimed primarily at the preservation of old pulp paperbacks.
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This work may be transmitted or stored in electronic form on any computer attached to the Internet or World Wide Web so long as this notice is included in the copy. Individuals may make single
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2. The Ashmolean Museum: Deterioration

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
Give to the Ashmolean Appeal: 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

3. Library of Congress: Leather Dressing

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).
>> Leather Dressings 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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4. The Care of Feathers

Small PDF document discussing the preservation of feathers from the Bishop Museum. Includes a standard of preservation for feathers.
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5. Caring for Architecture

Basic care of architecture: inspection and maintenance, environment, what to look for and where to look when inspecting, housekeeping, record keeping, alterations and improvements, disasters, vandalism, and resources. 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 As you can see, AIC has a new website