Winterthur s Caring for Your Collections a practical guide to preserving cherished objects
Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide shows readers how to care for their heirlooms and antiques.
WINTERTHUR, DE
.- Whether its a personal letter or grandmothers jewelry, an antique wedding photo or a family quilt, Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide will help you to preserve your item for generations to come.
Its easy to do an internet search to get information about taking care of the objects you own, but how reliable is that information? Will it help or harm the things you hold dear? says Joy Gardiner, director of conservation at Winterthur and co-editor, with Joan Irving, senior conservator of paper. This book will give you practical information to help you know what you should and shouldnt do to prolong the life of your objects. Youll also find advice about proper storage and display, plus a variety of resources.