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Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute - http://www.si.edu/mci/
Provides research and education in the conservation, preservation, technical study and analysis of museum collection items and related materials. |
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Northeast Document Conservation Center - http://www.nedcc.org/
The mission of the NDCC is to improve the preservation programs of libraries, museums, archives, and other historical and cultural institutions. Includes disaster assistance, on-site consultations, general and collection surveys. |
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Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) - http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/
Organization for museum and conservation professionals on the west coast and in the western part of the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii. Features annual meetings, workshops, and a newsletter for members. |
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Canadian Conservation Institute - http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/
Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation. |
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The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works - http://www.iiconservation.org
Promotes the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and artistic works throughout the world. Includes information about publications, congresses, regional groups and memberships. Located in the United Kingdom. |
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Save America's Treasures - http://www.saveamericastreasures.org/
A private/public initiative to document all monuments and outdoor sculpture in the United States and to help communities preserve outdoor sculpture. |
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Heritage Preservation - http://www.heritagepreservation.org/
Programs and publications on the proper care and maintenance of America's cultural and historic heritage, including the CAP (Conservation Assessment Program) grants funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. |
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National Center for Preservation Technology and Training - http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/
An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its research, technology, training, and grants programs. |
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Washington Conservation Guild - http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/wcg/
Nonprofit organization for professional conservators, students and others interested in the conservation of art, ethnographic and archaeological objects, and other areas of materials conservation. |
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Preserve Net - http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/
Includes a preservation education directory, employment, grants, and preservation related organizations. |
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Institute of Conservation - http://www.icon.org.uk/
The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK. |
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The Library of Congress Preservation FAQs - http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html
Information on how to store, restore, display, and preserve books, photographs, and other materials. |
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The Getty Conservation Institute - http://www.getty.edu/conservation/institute/
Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation and newsletter. |
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Conservation at the National Museum of African Art - http://africa.si.edu/research/conservation.html
Conservation resources, internship information, and a detailed example of artifact conservation analysis techniques used. |
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Primer on Disaster Preparedness - http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-primer.html
Provides information on disaster preparedness, management and response for paper-based materials. |
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Preserving My Heritage - http://www.preservation.gc.ca/
Focuses on everyday preservation concerns and includes conservation tips, a before and after gallery, and career information. From the Canadian Conservation Institute. |
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Regional Alliance for Preservation - http://www.rap-arcc.org
Provides preservation information to cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States. |
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Midwest Art Conservation Center - http://www.preserveart.org/
Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis. |
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Straus Center for Conservation - http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/straus/
Provides analysis and treatment for Harvard University art museums, representing objects in all media from antiquity to the present. |
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Conservation Register - http://www.conservationregister.com/
Detailed information on textile, ceramics and art conservation and restoration practices in the UK and Ireland on PDF files. Includes glossary of technical terms. Searchable directory of conservators and specialisms. Links to related sites. |
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Keepsafe Systems - http://www.keepsafe.ca
Provides museums and conservators with oxygen absorbers, barrier films, and other materials for modified atmosphere packaging of sensitive artifacts. Located in Toronto, Canada. |
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The Chicora Foundation - http://chicora.org/
Public non-profit heritage preservation organization. Learn about Chicora's programs in archaeological and historical preservation and education for museums, archives, libraries, historic organizations and private citizens. |
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Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive - http://www.wag-aic.org
Lists papers presented by the WAG specialty group at the AIC annual meeting from 1995-2001. [PDF files]. |
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The British Museum: The Department of Conservation, Documentation, and Science - http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/departments/conservation,_doc__science.aspx
Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and abstracts of conservation research report groups. |
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Intermuseum Conservation Association - http://www.ica-artconservation.org
Non-profit art center provides member museums with restoration services including photodocumentation, for paintings, murals, frames, icons, polychrome sculpture, works on paper, and objects. Also offers training workshops. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. |
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Preservation Alliance of Minnesota - http://www.mnpreservation.org/
Dedicated to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. Requires frames. Too wide for smaller monitors. |
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Northern States Conservation Center - http://www.collectioncare.org
Provides information and support to museums, archives and individuals covering disaster response, storage, exhibits, environment, fundraising and pest management. Offers online museum classes and training and museum related products. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota. |
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McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory - http://www.mckaylodge.com
Provides services in painting, paper, and sculpture conservation. |
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Memnon - http://www.memnon.be/
Audio archiving services. Features services, events, projects, and current developments. Located in Brussels, Belgium. |
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Federal Funding Opportunities for Collections Care - http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/ccres.htm
Increasing funding for collections care projects. |
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Restoration Preservation Conservation Products - http://www.restorationproduct.com
Specializes in preservation and restoration waxes, polishes, and cleaners for a variety of surfaces. |
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Professional Picture Framers Association - http://www.pmai.org/index.cfm/ci_id/24438/
International trade association representing the art and framing industry and offering educational workshops, technical information and seminars. |
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Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation - http://www.ewasoszko.com/
Textiles from different epochs, and methods of textile conservation and restoration. Photos of the artist's work in ecclesiastical textiles and iconographic paintings. |
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Westlake Conservators, Ltd. - http://westlakeconservators.com/
Providing services in the preservation of paintings, frames, murals, textiles, paper and photographs. Includes samples of work, tips and links. Located in Skaneateles, New York. |
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Historic Salem, Inc. - http://historicsalem.org/
One of the oldest community preservation organizations in the U.S. chartered in 1941. Its mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, Massachusetts are preserved for future generations and that new development complements the historic character of the city. |
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AMOL: Conservation - http://sector.amol.org.au/collections/conservation
Guide to preventative conservation techniques from the Heritage Collections Council of Australia. |
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Los Angeles Preservation Network - http://www.usc.edu/org/LAPnet/
Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county. |
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The State Russian Museum: Exhibits Conservation Department - http://www.artsstudio.com/restoration/
Provides thirteen laboratories for all aspects of conservation and restoration of exhibits at the museum located in St. Petersburg, Russia. [Russian and English] |
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Rasmussen Bindery - http://www.rasmussenbindery.com
Binds new and old books, magazines, and newspapers for film sets, law libraries, publishers, the general public and the Queen’s Printers. Located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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Jensen Conservation Services, Inc. - http://www.jensenconservation.com
Services include preservation, structural analysis, surface treatment and reproduction of art. |
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Cheshire Fine Art - http://www.cheshirefineart.co.uk/
Providing conservation and restoration of works of art on paper, as well as photographs and parchments. Includes details of services, projects, links and feedback form. Located in the United Kingdom. |
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Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC) - http://iaq.dk/mimic
Project providing a system of rapid measurement of damage caused by conditions in the environment surrounding works of art, and particularly paintings, in museums and historic buildings. Includes details and participating organizations. [English and Spanish]. |
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MP Fine Art and Paper Conservation - http://www.pukownikfineart.com
Conservation of art on paper: watercolors, prints, lithographs, paintings and folk art. Includes details of work, services and client list. Located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. |
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Parasmoon Restoration Department - http://www.parasmoon.com
Iranian based company offers preservation and restoration of historic buildings, objects, books, and documents. Includes a portfolio and services. |
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Opening Books - http://www.openingbooks.com
A project enabling librarians, historians, and archivists to make important works available to students, scholars, and the general public in an interactive format while keeping the originals safe and untouched. |
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Ark - http://www.arkrestoration.net
Conservation and restoration of antiques. Located in New York, New York. |
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The Fine Arts Conservancy - http://www.art-conservation.org
Scientific conservation laboratory, restoring fine arts, antiques, furniture and period frames. Providing museum framing, specialized analysis and condition reports, and insurance art claims. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida. |
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Life on the Wall - http://www.lifeonthewall.com
Cleaning and repairing aged and damaged fine art oil paintings and fine art frames. |
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Academic Imaging Associates. - http://www.academicimaging.com
Offers services and equipment for archiving, preservation, microscopy, and macro photography for libraries, museums, and laboratories. |
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Ponsford Ltd. - http://www.ponsford.com/
Offering conservation and restoration services, infestation and lead abatement treatments. Includes examples of work and contact information for area representatives. Based in Acworth, Georgia. |
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Fine Arts Conservation, Inc. - http://www.fineartsconservationinc.com
Consultation, conservation, and preventive care. Includes biographical and contact information. Located in New York, New York. |
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Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC - http://www.fallonwilkinson.com
Furniture conservators specializing in antique restoration, repair, and reproductions. |
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South East Conservation and Restoration - http://www.southeastconservation.com.au/
A service that includes condition assessment and documentation, remedial and preventive conservation, and exhibition services. Located in Sydney, Australia. |
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Fine Art Service Industry - http://www.thefineartserviceindustry.com/
Offering gallery preparation and security services. Includes the company's policy and guidelines, photo galleries, and contact details. Located in the UK. |
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JLT Designs Atelier - http://www.jltatelier.co.uk/
Specialises in embroidery and the finishing and the making–up of art needlework objects, such as canvas work, needle point cushions, and embroidered hangings. Services include the preservation and restoration of textiles. Located in London. |