Archaeological collections
Archaeological artifacts are delicate objects that require proper care. These resources provide information and advice on how to care for archaeological collections.
Preventive conservation guidelines for collections
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Notes
- N4/1 Identifying Archaeological Metal (2007)
- N4/2 Vacuum Freeze-drying Archaeological Artifacts (2007)
- N4/3 Conservation of Wet Faunal Remains: Bone, Antler and Ivory (2007)
- N4/4 Test for Chloride Ions in Iron Treatment Solutions Using Quantab Test Strips (2016)
- N4/5 How to Test for Chloride Ions in Iron Treatment Solutions Using Silver Nitrate (2016)
Technical Bulletins
Other CCI resources on this topic
Related CCI resources
External links
- First Aid for Wet-Site Objects (PDF format) (Conserve O Gram 6/1, 1993)
- Desalinization: Passive Alkaline Soak (PDF format) (Conserve O Gram 6/2, 1993)
- Testing for Chlorides with Silver Nitrate (PDF format) (Conserve O Gram 6/3, 1993)
- Making Percent Solutions of Chemicals (PDF format) (Conserve O Gram 6/4, 1993)
- Soluble Salts and Deterioration of Archeological Materials (PDF format) (Conserve O Gram 6/5, 1998)
- Curatorial Care of Archeological Objects (PDF format) (National Park Service Museum)
- Guidelines on the Care of Archaeological Artefacts (PDF format) (National Museum of Iceland)
- Manuel de conservation destiné aux archéologues du nord (in French only) (Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Government of Northwest Territories)
- The Care and Handling of Art Objects (PDF format) (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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