Ah, boxes. If you’re a collector of something that comes in a box, then you know that preserving the box can be a key part of retaining the item’s value. Museum folks preserve boxes because, well, if an item finds itself in the collection, it needs to be preserved.* And still, other people wish to … Continue reading
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On a Roll: Textile Storage (part 2)
OKAY. Today, this will be short and sweet. Promise. In my second post about rolling textiles (read the first post here), I want talk about what to do with the rolls when you’re done with them. This is a simple DIY for any museum to build, and is a great way to get some non-collections … Continue reading
On a Roll: Textile Storage (part I)
It’s time for another preservation post! If you’re new to the Museum Minute (welcome!), be sure to catch up with my post on padded hangers and on book preservation. So without further delay (we only have a minute, after all), today’s topic is (drum roll please–no pun intended–) Rolled Textile Storage! Huh? Textiles come in … Continue reading
Fishing Lessons (not really)
In addition to my many other jobs, I also teach preservation classes for the Des Moines Public Schools Community Education Program. I’ve been teaching a photo preservation class called “Saving Your Family Photos” for about a year and a half now, and will debut a paper and book preservation class this spring. (I believe registration … Continue reading
Hangers
Do any of you remember the scene from Mommy Dearest, where Joan Crawford throws a fit because she finds a wire hanger in her daughter’s closet? No? Here’s a little something to jog your memory: While I promise not to “have a cow” like Joan in the film, I do want to stress the importance … Continue reading
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