THE WINTERTHUR GUIDE TO CARING FOR YOUR COLLECTION by Landrey, Gregory J. , Onie Rollins, Et Al - 2000

Winterthur, Delaware: Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum. Fine. 2000. Paperback. 0912724528; Paper Covers. Binding and contents are almost like new. ; 9-1/2" Tall, 154pp. PAPER COVERS. Colorful Cover is just a little lighter than posterboard. ANTIQUES. "Should you polish the silver? Where is the best place to store that family Bible? And what about the worn area in Aunt Alice's sampler? Should you try to repair the damage? This guide provides you with answers to questions such as these, along with practical advice on how to care for the objects you value. The conservators at Winterthur call on their many years of experience to address the types of problems that people commonly encounter. With chapters devoted to media ranging from paper and photographs to metalwork and textiles, the book presents a lucid approach to teaching the practical skills of conservaton - what to do and what not to do. " 71 Figures, which are almost entirely full-color photos. List of Sources. Books, manuscripts, ephemera, ceramics, glass, textiles, photographs, works of art on paper, paintings, furniture, gilded frames, etc. .