Today’s post is a Preservation Public Service Announcement. Please don’t use tape (scotch, duct, masking, packing, or any other kind) when working with your stuff! Tape can be very tempting, especially the nice, clear kind. Taping over a tear can make a document seem much more stable. Tape can stop a tear from getting worse, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Supplies
Exhibitsmith HQ
I thought you might be interested to have a little “behind the scenes” look into Exhibitsmith HQ. You’ve already seen some of the more exciting action shots here, but I thought I’d give you a little tour of my “home office.” Notice how the quotations are in boldface–in actuality, a large part of my “office” … Continue reading
Archival Products at Archival Products
I recently had the opportunity to tour the offices at Archival Products, a local archival supply company. Per their website: Archival Products presents elegant solutions for preservation for colleges and universities, museums, historical societies, art and music libraries, medical schools and government offices as well as for the private conservator. The offices and warehouse were … 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
Museum Minute 