Caring for Your Family Treasures

Author (Name or Organization): 
Long, Jane S. and Long, Richard W.
Publisher: 
Heritage Preservation, Inc.
Publisher Location: 
Washington, DC
Year Published: 
2000
Summary: 
Caring for Your Family Treasures is a concise guide to caring for objects of great value, whether sentimental or monetary. Written in collaboration with museum experts, it provide practical advice and clear guidelines on the care and maintenance of objects for daily use, as well as preservation of more fragile objects. Special information boxes and check lists for each category of treasure compliment the text. The book also includes tips on locating genealogical information and archival suppliers.
Pages: 
164
Extras: 
Color photographs, figures; index; glossary
Comments: 
Use this resource to quickly check that thevarious types of collections at your institution are being cared for properly, engage your board by showing them how to care for their own treasures, and inform the public through workshops or exhibits about car
Category: 
Conservation/Preservation

Record added: June 26, 2011

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