The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0912724528 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 154 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Handy Reference" according to C. J. Daniels. This is a small book that gives the readers a basic understanding of how to care for any collection. Broken down into collection type (textiles, photographs, porcelain, toys, glass, etc.), the use of pictures and easy to understand principles has served as a quick reference to let me know what kind of preservation care would be needed for a certain item. Of course, the book is not designed to be the ultimate reference on detailed preservation care, but unless you're an expert and can access the detailed information you need from you. Interesting and Informational TB This is a great book either if you're a museum professional or just an amateur collector who wants to understand the effect of physical and chemical forces on common collectible materials. It's easy to read and engaging.. Good service & right price This book was purchased as an example for clients who have issues in their collections & want to have information they can rely on. This book covers trusted recommendations for the consumer for items that are not in our specialty. The seller had an excellent, accurate description, purchase was simple, and the shipping was well packaged & reasonable. Item arrived in good shape & ahead of expectations.
“This book puts the conservators’ techniques into laymen’s terms, explaining how various categories of objects should be cleaned, displayed, and stored to preserve them in their present state and to prevent future deterioration. The book is well organized and clearly written, and the full-color illustrations show examples of damage to objects as well as conservation techniques.”—Maine Antique Digest
With chapters devoted to media ranging from paper and photographs to metalwork and textiles, the book presents a lucid approach to teaching the practical skills of conservation -- what to do and what not to do. In the second volume of the Winterthur Decorative Arts Series, the conservators at Winterthur call on their many years of experience to address the types of problems that people commonly encounter. Should you polish the silver? Where is the best place to store that family Bible? And what about the worn area in Aunt Al