Molly,

Why MUST it be kept in that particular location, which is clearly not doing
it any good? Some form of restriction?

In my professional opinion, the welfare and longevity of the historically
significant and potentially unique/near unique document if far more
important than the nature or fact of its exhibition. I have never seen any
purpose in exhibiting an original document, if it is going to result in
that document's loss.

As Jason mentioned, have a paper conservator treat and stabilize the
document, then have a high definition copy made. Exhibit that. If you print
it onto the right kind of paper, and perhaps distress the copy a little. A
simple label to note the nature of the replica and voila. You can also then
make as many as you need for the future.

Mark Janzen
Registrar/Collections Manager
Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Wichita State University
(316)978-5850



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While working on the preservation plan for a complex of historic
mining buildings, we have come across a document that must be kept on
the wall (in an uncontrolled space) but is falling apart.  The
document has definite historic value to the site and there may be
only a few still in existence.

If a paper conservator treats the work, they probably will recommend
that it not be displayed in its original location, or will want to
house it in a sealed frame or mylar package.  A frame could be used
but this would not match the traditional method of display, which is
affixed to the wall studs of the building.  They do not want the look
of a modern plastic covering the document.

I'm new to the list, but does anyone have a alternate solution.

Molly Lambert

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