40518
Accession Number
38917
Author
Senge, Dana K,
Editor
Davis, Suzanne;Hamilton, Emily;Dodson, Kari
Title Of Article Chaper
Testing and Implementation of Microclimate Storage Containers
Title Of Journal Book
Objects Specialty Group Postprints: Proceedings of the Objects Specialty Group Session, May 29 – June 1, 2014, American Institute for Conservation 42nd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
Volume
21
Pages
123-140
Collation
18 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Publisher
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
This article presents microclimate storage research recently conducted by conservators in the National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region Museum Services Program. Museum collections in the Intermountain Region encompass artwork, historic objects, prehistoric and historic archaeological objects, and natural history specimens. These collections contain metals that are subject to environmentally induced deterioration and plastics whose inherent deterioration can be slowed with environmental control. Microclimates have been used in various forms to protect these materials while in storage. We have been reassessing microclimates currently used in the NPS Intermountain Region and researching improved methods. This has included reviewing microclimate storage methods used in museum collections throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Our research has examined: access to materials to create microclimates, ease of creation, ability to maintain a climate, ease of access to objects inside, and maintenance. This article summarizes our research and testing to date.
Keywords
test;implement;microclimate;storage;container
pub_id
40518