Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The conservation of an unusual Civil War Battle Record textile

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This past autumn, an unusual artifact was delivered to the studio. It is simple in construction, basically a long width of cotton fabric, an...
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Women want to vote! Conservation of artifacts from the Women's Suffrage Movement.

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The most important way I can think of to celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th is to honor the women who fought tirel...
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Creepy, crawly, and hidden in your collection?

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Recently SAC posted a couple of images of a moccasin that got some attention. Mainly because many were interested in what was found in the ...
Friday, January 23, 2015

One suggestion to lower the handling of artifacts

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Safe and proper handling of artifacts is a major factor in protecting any collection. An important part of safe handling is knowing what you...
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

What is your base knowledge about Rare Earth or Neodymium magnets?

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Sometimes we just need to begin with the basics. There has been lots of talk recently amongst conservators about Rare Earth Magnets, sp...
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Shipping or traveling by air with Rare Earth Magnets

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Recently, when I purchased some magnets, I noticed the box that they came in was labeled: "Not packed for shipment by air." What ...
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Friday, December 12, 2014

Ferrous Attractions - What did Conservators experiment with at the AIC Annual Meeting?

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In the last few weeks some questions have come up about testing magnetic systems and how to determine the proper system for mounting an art...