The earlier work and research interests are described for the working group-care of works of art in transit particularly for the period since the triennial meeting of 1978. While there is increasing concern over the risk taken in moving works of art, not a great deal of work has been carried out within the museum field to clarify basic problems. Condition reporting is still inadequate, and little is still known about the long range effects of exhibition stresses caused by climate changes, vibration, and other factors. Exhibition conservation as a separate discipline should be developed.