BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Preservation Primer Series: Exhibit Preparation PRODID:-//Harvard events data//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_1358335_0 SUMMARY:Preservation Primer Series: Exhibit Preparation DESCRIPTION:

Safely exhibiting collections materials depends on how exhibits are designed and how materials are protected during display.  This lecture will explain how four Harvard conservation staff members create exhibit layouts and fabricate cradles for books, mats and frames for graphic works on paper, and supports for three-dimensional objects.  There will be time allowed for audience members to share their own experiences and techniques.

Introduction: Carie McGinnis, Preservation Librarian, Houghton Library
Exhibit Planning and Layout: Amanda Hegarty, Collections Conservator, Schlesinger Library
Book Cradles: Priscilla Anderson, Collections Conservator, Baker Library
Matting and Framing: Irina Gorstein, Conservator, Frances Loeb Library, Harvard Design School
Three-Dimensional Objects: T. Rose Holdcraft, Conservator & Administrative Head of Conservation of Archaeology & Ethnology, Peabody Museum
Exhibit Preparation Bibliography

LOCATION:Location: Lamont Forum Room STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20120501T133000Z DTEND:20120501T160000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR