Url http://www.ashmolean.org/departments/conservation/deterioration/ Description Deterioration studies at the Ashmolean Museum. Includes discussions on metals, textiles, ceramics, casts and paper. Random Quote 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 Keywords ashmolean, museums, oldest museum, archaeology, art, collections, paintings, oxford Category Conservation and Preservation > Methodology Contact Name Email

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1. The Ashmolean Museum: Conservation

Object investigation techniques at the Ashmolean Museum, including visual investigation, environmental monitoring, and non-destructive and destructive analytical investigation techniques.
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Ashmolean Museum: Conservation; further information about the Museums Conservation Department and conservation in general
Give to the Ashmolean Appeal: The role of Conservation is to preserve art and artefacts in order that they exist for future generations. As a profession, conservators work to a strict Code of Ethics.

2. Repairing Paper Artifacts

Procedures and supplies needed to repair paper and reinforce weak areas in paper artifacts.
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to view a full list of available leaflets 7.3 Repairing Paper Artifacts Why Repair Paper Artifacts? Tears are repaired most often to improve the appearance of a torn paper artifact, to prevent a
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3. Caring for Your Paintings

Proper care of paintings: maintaining a suitable environment, displaying paintings, handling procedures, framing, housekeeping guidelines, disasters and other problems 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

4. 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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5. Textile and Quilt Resources

How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian.
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