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
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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
Remember This: DDCC
Today I want to spend a minute talking about artifact preservation in general. Basic-level artifact preservation can be summed up into four letters: DDCC What’s DDCC, you ask? Well, I made it up. DDCC stands for: Dark, Dry, Cool, & Constant. When you’re getting ready to store–or display–your items (whether they’re heirlooms, museum artifacts or … 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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