Caring for your own Historical Artifacts

Many of us have antiques or family heirlooms that we treasure. Caring for and preserving these objects is complicated. The following resources provide a starting point for caring for your own historical artifacts.

Suppliers of Archival Storage Materials:
Archival Methods
Gaylord Brothers
Light Impressions
University Products

Websites:
American Institute of Conservation Guidelines for Choosing a Conservator

Books:
Jane S. and Richard W. Long , Caring for Your Family Treasures: A Concise Guide to Caring for Your Cherished Belongings. New York: Heritage Preservation, 2000.

Robert F. McGiffin. Furniture Care and Conservation. Nashville, Tennessee: AASLH Press, 1992.

James M. Reilly. Care and Identification of 19th Century Photographic Prints. Rochester, New York: Eastman Kodak, 1986.

Robert A. Weinstein and Larry Booth. Collection, Use and Care of Historical Photographs. Nashville, Tennessee: AASLH Press, 1977.

Don Williams and Louisa Jaggar, Saving Stuff: How to Care for and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms, and Other Prized Possessions. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005.

For more information and resources, contact Laura Furman, Curator of Collections, at (815)397-9112, ext. 108. or at Laura.Furman@midwayvillage.com.