There is little point in conserving an object if the storage conditions to which it is to be returned contributed to its deterioration. This book presents the f

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of antiquities and works of art. Their preservat

This volume provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care including conservation practice, the monitoring of control of light, relative humidity

One of the challenges in protecting and displaying environmentally sensitive objects is preventing deterioration caused by the presence of oxygen. This volume d