Care of Archaeological Artifacts from the Field to the Lab

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MS 215: Care of Archaeological Artifacts from the Field to the Lab

March 4 to 29, 2019

Instructor:  Diana Komejan

Description:
Archaeological finds come out of the ground fragile - and they often stay that way. Yet archaeologists and museum professionals have few clear guidelines for handling, moving, storing and displaying such materials. Participants in Care of Archaeological Artifacts From the Field to the Lab learn techniques for safely lifting and packing artifacts, safe transportation and temporary and permanent storage. The course also covers a broad range of excavation environments, including the Arctic, wet sites, tropical and temperate. Though Care of Archaeological Artifacts is not intended to train archaeological conservators, it is designed to help participants understand what can and can't be done to save the artifacts they unearth.

Location: http://museumclasses.org

For more information or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/care-archaeological-artifacts-field-lab-line-course