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Photographs:
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- Plastic
enclosures help protect photos from
fingerprints
- Only
use photo albums or photo boxes that state they
are archival quality and/or acid
free
- Store
prints and negatives separately– do not use
paper clips or rubber bands
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Paintings
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- Hang
so light levels are low– no direct
sunlight. Too much light will fade
painting
- Limited
handling– try not to touch the paint. Oils
on hands can wear paint down
- Avoid
storing in damp basement.
- Keep
stored paintings off floor– in case of
flooding, water damage,
etc.
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Textiles
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- If
possible store unfolded and
horizontal
- May
store folded in an acid-free box
- Pad
folds with acid-free tissue paper or polyester
batting– to limit the amount of pressure on
the folds.
- Refold
the textile periodically to relieve stress on
the fold lines
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Paper/newspaper
clippings
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- Store
in paper boxes, folders, envelopes
- Use
only non-acidic and buffered materials such as
dividers– i.e. file folders
- Acid-free,
Lignin free, and 100% rag are all terms to look
for
- Pencil
only– only use pencil because ink is not
removable and can flake off when dry.
- Polyethylene
or polyester enclosures help protect paper
records.
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Coins
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- Store
in transparent sleeves made for coins– i.e.
coin holders, albums, etc.
- Avoid
touching the coin because dirt and grease from
your fingers will mar the finish over
time.
- Do
not polish your coin collection– this can
damage the surface and lessen its
value.
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Comic
Books
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- Avoid
direct sunlight– UV rays will fade the
printing inks
- Limit
any contact with water or moisture– these
can stain , mildew or deteriorate your comic
book.
- Always
avoid storing or displaying in very hot
environments– this will make your comic
book brittle and will darken the pages to a
brownish color.
- Store
in a bag and use a proper backing board to limit
stress– both can be purchased at local
comic book stores. Change bag and boards every
two to three years.
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Geological
Specimens
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- Handle
as little as possible– breakage is common
type of damage
- Never
stack or crowd specimens– use padding
between specimens or store
separately
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