Conserve-O-Gram 4/12 Ring Supports for Pottery and Round-Based Objects Source: National Park Service (NPS) Whether for storage or exhibit, the support should properly support the base of the object, help alleviate stresses caused by instability, and prevent damage from vibration or movement.
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Caring for Your Ceramics and Glass Objects
Caring for Your Ceramics and Glass Objects Source: American Institute for Conservation (AIC) (Caring for Your Treasures Series) Many special objects are made of ceramics or glass. These materials include porcelain, earthenware, “crystal,” pottery, and art glass to name just a few. Jewelry, dolls, sculpture, tableware, tiles, kitchenware, and many other items can be made […]
Amphibians and Reptiles Project Guidance
Amphibians and Reptiles Project Guidance Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service Reptiles and amphibians are important parts of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Although reptiles and amphibians are two distinct classes of vertebrates, they have historically been treated as one group for the purposes of research under the field of herpetology, as well as for habitat […]
Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals
Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Housing environments for the species or strains of animals maintained should take into account their physical and behavioral needs in order to provide for their health and well-being. Many of the resources are concerned with lab animals, as well as animals in agricultural settings.
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants – Code International pour la Nomenclature des Plantes Cultivees
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants – Code International pour la Nomenclature des Plantes Cultivees Source: International Society for Horticultural Science Plant nomenclature database.
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature Source: International Association for Plant Taxonomy
Conservation by Design: A framework for mission success
Conservation by Design: A framework for mission success Source: The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy uses a collaborative, science-based conservation approach and a common set of analytical methods to identify the biodiversity that needs to be conserved, to decide where and how to conserve it and to measure our effectiveness. Together this conservation approach and […]
Saving Your Treasures: Metals
Saving Your Treasures: Metals Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
Saving Your Treasures: Firearms
Saving Your Treasures: Firearms Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
The Care and Preservation of Historical Silver
The Care and Preservation of Historical Silver Source: The Henry Ford Historical silver can be maintained for years of use and enjoyment provided that some basic care and attention is given to their preservation.