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Textile and Quilt Resources

Url http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Art_and_Design/FolkandCraft.htm#textiles Description How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian. Random Quote waiting for hand_moderation Keywords Category Conservation and Preservation > Methodology Contact Name Email

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Caring for Textiles

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 As you can see, AIC has a new website

4. Emergency Salvage of Moldy Books and Paper

Basic stabilization techniques of small to medium mold outbreaks in paper collections.
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to view a full list of available leaflets 3.9 Protecting Collections During Renovation Former Director of Field Service Northeast Document Conservation Center Renovation of a building is
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5. Barry Bauman Conservation

Offers conservation of paintings and fine arts to museums and non-profit organizations.
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