Caring for American Indian Objects A Practical and Cultural Guide

Name: Caring for American Indian Objects A Practical and Cultural Guide
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ISBN: 9780873515054

ISBN-10: 0873515056

ISBN-13: 9780873515054

Edition: 2004

Authors: Sherelyn Ogden

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Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Publication date: 8/16/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 2.420
Language: English

Sherelyn Ogden is the head of conservation at the Minnesota Historical Society. She is also the author of Preservation of Library and Archival Materials: A Manual and Preservation Planning: Guidelines for Writing a Long-Range Preservation Plan.



Foreword: Our Obligation to Our Past



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Cultural Considerations of Preservation



Why Should American Indian Cultural Objects Be Preserved?




Handling Considerations: One Person's Story




The Voice of the Museum: Developing Displays




Display in a Proper and Respectful Way



What About Sacred Objects?




General Preservation Considerations



The Causes of Deterioration and Preventive Care




How Should Cultural Items Be Stored?




Handling Suggestions




Housekeeping




The Issue of Pesticide Contamination




How Should Cultural Items Be Used for Display?




Registration Methods and Everyday Business




Specific Preservation Considerations



Skin and Skin Products




Quills, Horn, Hair, Feathers, Claws, and Baleen




Shell




Bone, Antler, Ivory, and Teeth




Glass Beads




Textiles




Metals and Alloys




Wood and Birch Bark




Ceramics




Stone




Plastics and Modern Materials




Paper




Plant Materials




Audiotapes and Videotapes




Framed Items



Epilogue: The Value of Preserving the Past: A Personal Journey



Conclusion



Recommendations for Applying Accession Numbers to Museum Items




Storage Furniture (Wardrobes, Cabinets, Shelves, Drawers)




General Procedures for Freezing Museum Collections to Eliminate Insect Pests




Vendors of Preservation Supplies



Sources of Help


Glossary


Bibliography


Contributors


Index