STANDARD 24: Object Conservation Treatment
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STANDARD 24: Object Conservation Treatment
The recommended object conservation treatments must be performed to stablilize the objects and prepare them for going on safe exhibit.
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Guideline 24.1: The proposed object conservation treatment is performed by qualified conservators with specific knowledge of the materials (and may require a variety of specialists i.e. textile, paper, painting, wooden object specialists)
- Who is qualified to perform the proposed object conservation treatment?
- How can qualified conservators be identified?
Guideline 24.2: Unstable objects are stabilized to the minimum extent necessary to resist damage from the specific exhibit circumstances
- How are unstable objects stabilized?
- Who is qualified to safely stabilize objects?
Guideline 24.3: The exhibit schedule budgets sufficient time to ensure that conservation treatment and stabilization are completed before objects go on exhibit
- How much time should be allotted to ensure that the conservation treatment will be completed in time for exhibit?
