Caring for your cherished objects : the Winterthur guide / edited by Joy Gardiner and Joan Irving.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gardiner, Joy, 1955- editor.

Irving, Joan, 1959- editor.

Landrey, Gregory J., writer of foreword.

Lawrence H. Herring Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heirlooms--Conservation and restoration.

Heirlooms.

Conservation and restoration.

Physical Description:

156 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Winterthur, DE : Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, [2021]

Summary:

"The purpose of this book is to provide practical information so that you can care for your objects in an informed manner. The first line of defense is always preventive conservation. Knowing what you should and shouldn't do is crucial. Knowledge of materials is also of paramount importance in helping you understand how objects change over time and what the susceptibilities to damage might be. Finally, advice about proper storage and display will aid in providing an environment that is conducive to prolonging the life of your objects. Also included in our discussions are the procedures that can be safely done by an owner as well as those that require the services of conservation professionals"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lawrence H. Herring Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781538142516

1538142511

OCLC:

1226963738

Publisher Number:

99987664666