Wendy Jessup and Associates, Inc.Care of Cultural Property |
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| Nationwide, "71% of collecting institutions need additional training and expertise for staff caring for their collections." -Heritage Health Index 2005 | ||
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Direct physical forces can cause either cumulative or catastrophic
damage. Cumulative damage such as soiling and abrasion can occur from
improper handling or improper support. Catastrophic damage such as breakage
and total destruction can occur from improper handling and natural or
man-made disasters. |
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| Humidity |
Relative humidity extremes and fluctuations can cause mold growth,
corrosion, shrinkage, loosened joints, discoloration, and disintegration.
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| Light |
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Ultraviolet radiation and excessive light can fade, darken, and
disintegrate objects.
| Pests
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Insects, rodents, and microorganisms can stain, consume, perforate,
gnaw, soil, and destroy collection objects.
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| Pollutants |
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Gaseous and particulate pollutants can discolor, degrade, disintegrate,
and corrode objects.
| Temperature
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Temperature extremes and fluctuations can cause brittleness,
discoloration, and disintegration.
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| Water | ||
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Water damage from flooding, leaking roofs, skylights or mechanical
systems can cause staining, efflorescence, swelling, distortion, corrosion,
and shrinkage. |
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