CARE OF COLLECTIONS by Simon J. Knell (Editor) ( 9780415112840 )

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Title:

CARE OF COLLECTIONS

By:

Simon J. Knell (Editor)

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

0415112842

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9780415112840

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

27 October, 1994

Series:

Leicester Readers in Museum Studies

Pages:

300

Description:

This volume provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care including conservation practice, the monitoring of control of light, relative humidity and atmospheric pollution, biological infestation and disaster planning.

Synopsis:

Confronting contemporary issues in museum practice, this collection provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care. Contributors cover a wide range of issues including: * conservation practice * the monitoring and control of light * relative humidity and atmospheric pollution * packing, handling and transportation of collections * storage and access to collections * biological infestation * disaster planning. Including material and sources that have, up until now, not easily been available, students of museum studies and proffessionals within the industry now have this invaluable aid to their work.

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25 line drawings

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Routledge

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