Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 The Home Environment 11
2 Paper, Parchment, and Vellum 21
3 Books 34
4 Paintings and Other Framed Works of Art 44
5 Still and Moving Pictures 52
6 Textiles 62
7 Wooden Objects 77
8 Bone, Horn, and Ivory Artifacts 82
9 Plastic and Rubber Artifacts 85
10 Glass and Ceramic Artifacts 88
11 Silver, Coins, and Medals 95
12 Digital Media 104
Appendices
1 Accession List Information 107
2 How to Find and Choose a Conservation Professional 109
3 Using a Camera to Measure Approximate Light Levels 113
4 General Rules for Handling and Moving Artifacts and Works of Art 114
5 Encapsulation Process 122
6 Surface Cleaning Books 125
7 Angled Supports for Displaying Books 127
8 Making a Book Cozy 130
9 Construction of Folders and Book Boxes 132
10 Matting and Framing Paper Artifacts 136
11 Treating Infestations in Textiles by Freezing 140
12 How to Make a Padded Hanger 142
13 Boxing Medium to Large Textiles for Storage 145
14 Making Padding for Ceramic and Glass Storage 149
15 Some Materials for Preservation by Artifact Type 152
Glossary 155
Reference and Further Reading 168
Suppliers 170
