Archival Storage

Hints and tips on archival storage for conservation and preservation of documents, art, artifacts, and more.

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Volumes of issues in book care? bound to be.
Storage of books can be tricky, they are made from a number of materials, in an infinite number of sizes, and worst of all - people want to actually look at them, perhaps not such a surprise, but it makes

Choosing the correct folder in conservation

A riveting post on paper enclosures

Paper or card enclosures can be great for archival storage, but even professional institutions could, unwittingly, be putting their documents at risk by using the wrong

Tyvek for Conservation

Why is Tyvek so good in conservation applications?

Tyvek is used worldwide for a multitude of applications, from protective clothing, to construction material. I am actually

Textile storage - Stresses and Hangups

Textile storage stresses and hang-ups

Preservation of valuable textiles such as wedding dresses, christening gowns, jackets, military uniforms, flags and banners is common

Managing Relative Humidity and Temperature in Museums and Galleries

It's all relative, humidity...

Last month we wrote about the importance of managing light to prevent damage to collections – we’re completing the story with a few tips on managing humidity and temperature.

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