The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Winterthur
Published: November 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9780912724522
Subjects: Antiques & Collectables; Delaware; Art; Antiques & Collectibles; Antiques / Collectibles; Winterthur; Antiques/Collectibles; Techniques - General; Henry Francis du Pont Winterth; Reference - General; Collectibles; Conservation and restoration
First sentence: The general care of objects is primarily a matter of common sense.
Description: Offers advice from conservators at the Winterthur Museum on how to properly care for art objects of value, including when to polish silver, where to store the family bible, and when to repair paintings or samplers.