Collecting Health and Safety Material science of plants and papers Fibres, weights, grain, face, strength Understanding importance of labels Conservation Grade Materials Adhesives use and material Papers and Cards Correct Handling techniques and procedure Mounting Methods Storage Furniture Environmental Control and Conditions Remounting and Cleaning Principals of Paper Conservation Best Practice Pragmatic Approach Bibliography and resources Is spirit collection section to follow ? Spirit collection will be recommendations for a good fixative for botanical specimens which – doesn’t contain formalin? Will there be up to date recommendations for containers, lids, seals which are available now and from suppliers in the UK? Appendix 9 Destructive Sampling Policies Natural History Museum, London National Museum of Natural History (Collection specific)
Collecting Health and Safety Material science of plants and papers Fibres, weights, grain, face, strength Understanding importance of labels Conservation Grade Materials Adhesives use and material Papers and Cards Correct Handling techniques and procedure Mounting Methods Storage Furniture Environmental Control and Conditions Remounting and Cleaning Principals of Paper Conservation Best Practice Pragmatic Approach Bibliography and resources Is spirit collection section to follow ? Spirit collection – will be recommendations for a good fixative for botanical specimens which doesn’t contain formalin? Will there be up to date recommendations for containers, lids, seals which are available now and from suppliers in the UK? Appendix 9 Destructive Sampling Policies Natural History Museum, London National Museum of Natural History (Collection specific)
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