Cherished objects and family heirlooms hold a special place in our
lives. Whether they are personal letters, grandmother's silverware,
or the favorite stuffed animal from your childhood, these items all
have significance and are part of your cultural heritage. Caring
for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide provides practical
information about what you should and shouldn't do to prolong the
life of your objects, including advice about proper storage and
display. The book will help you to assess your possessions,
understand which objects are most vulnerable, and avoid the
situations that will put them at more risk. Illustrations
demonstrate the kinds of problems you may see on your own items or
warning signs that indicate that some sort of action-whether
preventive, conservative, or restorative-is warranted. Learn the
difference between those terms. Sidebars in each chapter address
the science behind the whys and hows to caring for the wide range
of specific kinds of objects covered-from ephemera, documents,
books, works of art on paper, photographs, and organic objects to
textiles, ceramics, glass, metal objects, furniture, and frames.
Included are the procedures that can be safely done by an owner as
well as those that require the services of conservation
professionals. So that you aren't left to wander the Internet, a
Resources section provides a list of reliable professional
organizations as well as suggested readings, websites, and lists of
suppliers to aid you in caring for your cherished objects. The
authors of Caring for Your Cherished Objects are highly trained,
experienced experts who have cared for thousands of precious
objects and have a passion for the topic. In addition to caring for
the collection at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, they
teach, consult, and lecture on the care of cultural heritage to
students, professionals, and the public.
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