Getting the Right Insurance for Your Historic Building Source: Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Understanding, and obtaining, the right insurance for a historic building can sometimes be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When you are insuring a historic building— whether it is a museum, theater, church, office, or […]
Archive | June, 2017
Managing a Collections Store
Managing a Collections Store Source: Museums Australia This video demonstrates ways in which you can organise your collection store. Using examples from the Koorie Heritage Trust and the Victoria Police Museum, a series of photographs showcase best practice techniques.
Materials You Need – (Part 1 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Materials You Need – (Part 1 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Textile conservator Ann Frisina explains materials necessary to best protect heirloom textile pieces in storage.
How to Make a Padded Hanger – (Part 2 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
How to Make a Padded Hanger – (Part 2 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Textile conservator Ann Frisina demonstrates how to make a padded hanger; also explains how to insert a hanger in a textile and when costumes should not be hung.
Storing Costumes in Boxes – (Part 3 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Storing Costumes in Boxes – (Part 3 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Textile conservator Ann Frisina explains how to support costumes with tissue and how to store them in boxes.
Storage of Flat Textiles in Boxes – (Part 4 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Storage of Flat Textiles in Boxes – (Part 4 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Textile conservator Ann Frisina explains how to store flat textiles in boxes.
Rolling Textiles on a Tube – (Part 6 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Rolling Textiles on a Tube – (Part 6 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Textile conservator Ann Frisina demonstrates and explains how and why to roll textiles and how to prepare a tube with a header.
Storage of Quilts and Coverlets – (Part 5 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Storage of Quilts and Coverlets – (Part 5 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Historical Society textile conservator Ann Frisina demonstrates how to store quilts and coverlets. Published on Dec 9, 2009
Storing Costumes in Boxes – (Part 3 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles
Storing Costumes in Boxes – (Part 3 of 6) Conservation and Preservation of Heirloom Textiles Source: Minnesota Historical Society Published on Dec 7, 2009, textile conservator Ann Frisina describes how to support costumes with tissue and how to store them in boxes. Video series on care of textiles.
Plastics Historical Society
Plastics Historical Society PHS was formed in 1986 and was first to draw attention to the heritage of the plastics industry and to celebrate all things plastic.
