Re: Humidity I believe on furniture it is about the same.  In the permanent collections I have worked in the decorative arts sections did not seem to be any different than the other rooms.  I do not know what the detailed specs are though, but the items were on shelves and the temp was not that different.

Kelly Bennett
Chief Preparator
Blaffer Gallery


on 5/1/03 12:54 PM, Fitzgerald, Rebecca at [log in to unmask] wrote:

For mixed archival media, the recommendation is between 45 and 55 percent humidity.  I canšt speak with any authority on the requirements for furniture, however.


Rebecca Fitzgerald, CA

Archivist & Director, Special Collections

Mt. St. Mary's Archives & Dept. of Special Collections

Mt. St. Mary's College & Seminary

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

301/447-5397

301/447-6868 (fax)

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Hello!
   Does anyone know what a reasonable level of humidity is in climate-controlled archives? The contents consist mostly of wooden furniture or paper documents. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
-Kristi
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