2021 Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts

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MS 226: Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts

June 7 to July 2, 2021 NEW DATES

Instructor: Diana Komejan

 

Description:

Caring for furniture and wood artifacts demands an understanding of how and why wood deteriorates. This course offers a simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of wood as well as the finished wooden object; be it either a totem pole, plow or a French polished table. Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts teaches students to identify woods, finishes and furniture styles, write condition reports, and understand the agents of deterioration that are harmful to wood both in storage and on exhibit. Topics include preparing wood artifacts for storage and exhibit, the use of archival materials with wood artifacts, housekeeping techniques for furniture and large objects on open display, basic repairs and three dimensional supports for storage or exhibit.

 

Location: https://museumclasses.org/

 

For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/care-furniture-and-wood-artifacts-line-course