Contained Curiosities Managing of Solids and Liquids in Collections

Many small and mid-sized cultural institutions face challenging issues with collections containers that still have contents inside of them, whether they are solids or liquids.  Often these are assumed to be the original contents, but sometimes they may not be.  Solids and liquids present different challenges when it comes to preserving, identifying, and disposing of them.  This webinar will:

• illustrate a decision process that best preserves your collections
• optimal safety procedures for staff and visitors
• explore ways to identify contents that might be unknown
• the most safe methods that may be used when disposing of containers and/or their contents.

Presenter

Thomas J. Braun, Senior Objects Conservator, Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)

Thomas J. Braun is the Senior Objects Conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS), and also runs a modest and selective private practice in art conservation.  Tom holds a BA in Art History from the University of Minnesota, an MA in Art History from Tufts University, and an MS in Art Conservation from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation.