44778
Accession Number
14924
Title Of Article Chaper
Control of climate: essential but difficult
Title Of Journal Book
Museum (UNESCO)
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
51-52
Collation
7 black and white photos
Language Of Text
English; French; Spanish
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Humidity variations are one of the most serious hazards to which artifacts are exposed. Problems incurred with both dampness and dryness are cited. Climatic stabilization aroundorganic materials is imperative; sudden changes of climate are to be avoided. Equilibration rates of various materials must be considered. See also 8-46 and 15-94. -- AATA
Keywords
climate control; humidity control; care of collections -- ICOM
pub_id
44778