The MUSEUM RESOURCES section of Global Museum contains a conservation
section with download pdf links/files of guidelines for using cut flowers
and foliage in Museums. http://www.globalmuseum.org
In fact the links on that particular page cover the folloowing subjects:
Caring For Your Treasures
Caring for Special Objects (environmental concerns / steps for
preservation)
Caring for Architecture
Caring for Your Paintings
Caring for Furniture
Caring for Your Photographic Materials
Caring for Works of Art on Paper
Caring for Home Videotape
Caring for Your Textiles
Matting and Framing Works of Art on Paper
Caring for Your Treasures: Books To Help You
Locating and Selecting a Conservator
Indoor Air Climate and Pollution in Museums and Archives
Guides
Museum conservation materials
Costumes
Costume accessories
Flat textiles
Magnetic and Digital Materials
Ceramics and glass
Clocks
Furniture
Prints, drawings and watercolours
Books
Archives
Photographic materials
Natural history specimens
Musical instruments
Silver and other polished metals
Plastics (20th century materials)
Serving Food and Drink at Events in Museums
Simple Guide to Protecting Conditionally Exempted Objects in situ from
Extreme Heat, Damp and Light
Using Cut Flowers and Potted Plants in Museums
Contract Registrars and Conservators
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best wishes
Roger
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