Why use acid free paper for packaging and preserving old photos? By: Yolanda Silva, author of the online course Preventive Conservation of Photography. What is the deterioration? Deterioration is basically any physical and chemical transformation occurring after processing. It usually …
How to conserve collections of different specific types. Preventive conservation guidelines for collections The Canadian Conservation Institute has made available a number of documents for free download with guidelines for various types of collections. This resource provides integrated advice and explanations …
Art storage and circulation of cultural objects can happen internally within the institution whenever there is the need to carry out a photographic survey, research, exhibitions, etc.. Or externally whenever there are temporary exhibitions, restoration interventions, etc. During these moments, …
Antique books | why clean? Often the hygiene of antique books is devalued because it is a type of treatment whose results are not easily visible. Let’s look at one of the simplest methods of cleaning antique books from an …
Photo Storage | Photography Preservation Program “At home” This article aims to give indications on how to do a photo storage program of our private collections. Author: Yolanda Silva Each photo contains written within itself a fragment of history. It …