Conserving, Preserving, and Restoring Your Heritage
A Professional's Advice
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Reference, Reference & Language, Genealogy
| Author: | Kennis Kim | ISBN: | 9781770705630 |
| Publisher: | ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY | Publication: | March 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Dundurn/Ontario Genealogical Society | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kennis Kim |
| ISBN: | 9781770705630 |
| Publisher: | ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY |
| Publication: | March 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Dundurn/Ontario Genealogical Society |
| Language: | English |
Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we're faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on display, storage, or using the artifact; common threats such as light, humidity, insects, and rodents; and when to call a professional. Here is all that's needed to determine what can be done to preserve precious articles for future generations.
Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we're faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on display, storage, or using the artifact; common threats such as light, humidity, insects, and rodents; and when to call a professional. Here is all that's needed to determine what can be done to preserve precious articles for future generations.
