MS226: Care of
Furniture and Wood Artifacts
Instructor: Helen Alten
Dates: Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2011
Location: Online at www.museumclasses.org
More Information:
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms226.html
Description:
Caring for furniture and wood artifacts demands an understanding
of how and why wood deteriorates. This course offers a
simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of wood as
well as the finished wooden object; be it either a totem pole,
plow or a French polished table. Care of Furniture and Wood
Artifacts teaches students to identify woods, finishes and
furniture styles, write condition reports, and understand the
agents of deterioration that are harmful to wood both in storage
and on exhibit. Topics include preparing wood artifacts for
storage and exhibit, the use of archival materials with wood
artifacts, housekeeping techniques for furniture and large
objects on open display, basic repairs and three dimensional
supports for storage or exhibit.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction
2. The structure and chemistry of wood
3. Furniture and Their Styles and Structures
4. Documentation and Condition Report Writing
5. Wood Artifacts and Their Environment
6. Handling Furniture and Wood Artifacts
6. Treating Furniture and Wood Artifacts
7. Care of Wood in Storage
8. Care of Wood on Exhibit
9. Conclusion
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