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Book SynopsisPreventive Conservation for Historic House Museums describes the care routines that a historic house should practice to protect the site and its collections from damage, wear, deterioration, and catastrophic loss.
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1. Preventive Conservation and the Historic House Museum Chapter 2. Evolution of the Historic House Museum Chapter 3. Principles of Preventive Conservation: An Overview Chapter 4. Intellectual and Physical Controls Chapter 5. Interpretation and Preventive Care Chapter 6. Preventive Conservation and Exhibits in the Historic House Chapter 7. Preventive Conservation and Storage Chapter 8. Preventive Conservation and Light Chapter 9. Preventive Conservation and Environmental Control Chapter 10. Preventive Conservation and Integrated Pest Management Chapter 11. Preventive Conservation and the Historic House Landscape Chapter 12. Preventive Conservation and the Structure Chapter 13. Preventive Conservation and Emergencies, Safety, and Security Chapter 14. The Preservation Master Plan
