Hi all, In the mammal department at the Harvard MCZ, we have about 50 specimens from one collector (B. Bjorkegren) that have original tags fashioned out of bamboo. These date back to the late 1930's when he collected mammals in northern Vietnam. Unfortunately, ...
Hi Linda, Several years ago during a large construction project we also wrapped many paintings using cardboard collars, sometimes with twill tape across the front and then wrapping in food grade plastic. We used cardboard "edge protectors" for the cardboard ...
Conservator here, one who has worked on Oceanic Collections for their entire career. you need to stop 'dusting' if its that bad. you are just putting the 'dust' into the air and depositing everywhere else you need to vacuum with a HEPA filter on ...
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The content of the most recent "Sustainability Now" Newsletter, released by the AIC Sustainability Committee, is shared below. As we continue to explore the best ways to reach all AIC members about these ...
The AIC Sustainability Committee is thrilled to share that we have recently welcomed six (!) new members to our team, growing the committee to a total of 10! These six individuals join returning members ...
In an article in the June 29, 2021 “Science Times” section of The New York Times (“ Peering into the Paint ”), Kenneth Chang explains the scientific principles behind hyperspectral imaging and provides ...