Art in transit
Subtitle: handbook for packing and transporting paintings
By: editors, Mervin Richard, Marion F. Mecklenburg, Ross M. Merrill.
Contributors: Richard, Mervin.; Mecklenburg, Marion F.; Merrill, Ross M.; National Gallery of Art (U.S.); State University College at Buffalo. Dept. of Art Conservation
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: National Gallery of Art
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780894681653
Subjects: Art -- Handling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Art -- Packing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Other titles: Art in transit handbook; Art Conservation Department Library
Description: Describes procedures that will enable packers, registrars, curators, and conservators to effectively pack and transport paintings.
Notes: Spine title: Art in transit handbook.

"Companion to Art in transit: studies in the transport of paintings"--Introd.

Loose leaf in binder.

Art Conservation Department Library.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: value: Assessing risks.; value: Transit climate conditions.; value: Temperature protection.; value: Relative humidity protection.; value: Shock and vibration hazards.; value: Shock protection.; value: Vibration protection.; value: Packing cases.; value: Role of the courier.; value: Glossary.