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Showing results 1 - 10 of 22 for the tag: preservation.
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Using a Flat-Bed Scanner to Capture JPG Images of Jewelry, Coins, & Other 3-D Objects (11/7/08)
I collect scrimshawed whale teeth, and needed a repeatable method of a making high-resolution images of an entire tooth [Image #1], as well as sharp, close-up images of minute detail, such as an artist’s signature [Image #2]. The same requirements are needed for pocket watches, broaches, coins, necklaces, rings, silverware, pocket knives, small art objects, etc.
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Be the Curator of your own Collection! (9/20/08)
“I was at the Smithsonian for twenty years, and I’m still at the Smithsonian as a curator emeritus, and I still plan to figure out what that means for me at this point in my life.”
Bernice Johnson Reagon
What exactly are the Responsibilities of a Curator?
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Cleaning Records (9/4/08)
 One of the most frequent questions I receive at my shop is how to clean records.
I use a VPI record cleaner, which I recommend to anyone with a sizable collection or resale business. A vacuum- based cleaner like the VPI costs more than $500, so it’s probably not the best option for someone who only has 100 records sitting in the dusty basement.
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Condition and Provenance in US Militaria (8/22/08)
 Grading condition for military collectibles is not a simple process. Militaria is different from many other collectibles, where flawless examples are ideal and items with condition issues have less value.
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