The National Trust Manual of Housekeeping: The care of collections in historic houses open to the public

Book

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Historic Stonington

Book cover: Origsize: 11 x 8 1/2 inches; Origformat: Book; Resolution: 300 dpi
Book cover

Origsize: 11 x 8 1/2 inches; Origformat: Book; Resolution: 300 dpi

Name/Title

The National Trust Manual of Housekeeping: The care of collections in historic houses open to the public

Entry/Object ID

2008.1027.012

Description

"This comprehensive manual gives practical guidance on the care oand maintenance of historic interiors and objects. It outlaines the agents of deterioration and issues specific to architectural and decorative elements. With chapters authored by experienced conservators, it also provides advice on the full range of collections that may be located on a historic property, from costumes and clocks to books and outdoor stone sculpture. The book reviews preventive conservation measures in storage, exhibits, special events, and other historic house functions." Physical Description: Hard cover book

Collection

Reference Materials

Book Details

Author

The National Trust

Publisher

Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann

Place Published

Location

St. Louis MO

Date Published

2006

Publication Language

English

ISBN

0 7506 5529 1

LCCN

2005932507

Notes

Copy No.: 1