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Caring for American Indian Objects - by Sherelyn Ogden (Paperback)

Caring for American Indian Objects - by  Sherelyn Ogden (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Invaluable information and advice to anyone who wants to preserve these objects. Twenty-one contributors, fourteen of whom are American Indians, discuss general aspects of museum care, explain techniques for particular materials, and address important cultural considerations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>American Indian cultural objects, like most objects, deteriorate over time. Precious and irreplaceable pieces of a people's heritage can turn to dust, either slowly or rapidly, depending upon their composition and the ways in which they are stored and handled.<br /><br />This practical guide, with over 100 color and black-and-white photos, offers Indian and non-Indian caregivers, conservators, and collectors helpful information on standard museum practice to aid them in making decisions to slow deterioration.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sherelyn Ogden is the head of conservation at the Minnesota Historical Society. She is also the author of Preservation of Library and Archival Materials: A Manual and Preservation Planning: Guidelines for Writing a Long-Range Preservation Plan.

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