Caring for Belongings

Be an active participant in the preservation of objects that you care about!

Everyone has things that are special to them that they want to preserve for the future. Different materials require different types of care, so we have developed the following guides in our Caring for Your Belongings series to provide basic information on how to safely store, handle, and display the things you own and value.

If you don’t see a guide for a particular material or topic you’re interested in, contact us.

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How do I Care for...?

Metal Objects

silver candlesticks, bronze sculpture, a brass bell, pewter mug, silverware, wrought iron art..

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Textiles

garments, quilts, samplers, linens, tapestries

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Photographs

daguerreotypes, ambrotypes on glass, black and white photographs, and modern color photographs.

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Glass and Ceramics

vases, plates, pottery

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Paintings

panel paintings, oil on canvas, acrylic paintings, framed works

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Consult a Professional

If you still have questions, then we encourage you to contact a professional! Our Professional Members have the expertise to address specific and unique issues with many types of materials.

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Additional Guides

Caring for Your Treasures Series

In addition to our new series of "How Do I Care For...?" guides, we have guides from our original Caring for Your Treasures series. While these guide are older, they still contain valuable information! Find guides for Architecture, Books, Glass & Ceramics, Documents & Works of Art on Paper, Furniture, Home Videotape, Metal Objects, Paintings, Photographs, Textiles, and Matting & Framing.

Caring for your Treasures