uplandmod Posted March 13, 2014 Share #26 Posted March 13, 2014 Great website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted April 9, 2014 Spacesaver is a well-established museum storage infrastructure firm of course, but they've highlighted a military artifact storage system that seems worth posting. VERY expensive stuff, but also VERY durable and efficient in most cases: http://www.spacesaver.com/markets/museum-storage/military-museum-storage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbunnyB/3/75FA Posted April 12, 2014 Share #28 Posted April 12, 2014 hey folks, i just found a copy of a stars and stripes newspaper (vol 1, no 3) i know its not really worth much in $$$ but its still priceless to me, and i want to keep it in readable shape. thanks in advance for any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted April 12, 2014 hey folks, i just found a copy of a stars and stripes newspaper (vol 1, no 3) i know its not really worth much in $$$ but its still priceless to me, and i want to keep it in readable shape. thanks in advance for any ideas. With just one such artifact to consider, what I would do is to place it flat in a neutral pH plastic or other material sleeve with an also neutral pH stiffener board, and then store it that way. Newspaper is notoriously acidic and will deteriorate pretty much no matter what one does, but it is best to prevent folding/creasing, and to keep it in a neutral pH environment. Keep it out of exposure to constant light (especially sunlight), moisture and critters, of course, too. If you have more paper ephemera than this, then that might justify obtaining a solander or Hollinger box for long term storage. If any further question, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted June 29, 2015 A current and useful reference regarding UV (ultra violet) light fluorescence: http://www.artcons.udel.edu/about/kress/examination-techniques-and-scientific-terms/ultraviolet-illumination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share #31 Posted July 23, 2015 These free Conservation Science Tutorials could be very useful for some collectors: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/tutorials/conscitut/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share #32 Posted September 11, 2015 This is a rather unusual database resource having to do with the building blocks of monuments and other historical architecture, which will come in handy for some of us: https://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/ncptt-launches-building-stone-database/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share #33 Posted September 18, 2015 Apropos of metal corrosion: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share #34 Posted September 19, 2015 A resource for the truly meticulous when it comes to pigments... amazing: http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2015/09/a-wall-of-color-a-window-to-the-past/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=09.18.2015+%281%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share #35 Posted November 4, 2015 This would be a very good conference to attend if concerned about permanent storage of artifacts: http://www.conservation-us.org/education/education/current-courses/conservation-and-exhibition-planning-material-testing-for-design-display-and-packing#.VjoajNBa_dl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 5, 2015 Share #36 Posted November 5, 2015 Bluehawk, Thanks for the links. That's very helpful. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share #37 Posted November 26, 2015 For those who need or seek a more thorough understanding of corrosion topics: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijc/contents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted December 15, 2015 This is all about storage of artifacts, and could be useful to us: http://www.iccrom.org/re-org-crowdsourcing-project-launch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share #39 Posted December 30, 2015 So often many of us have concerns about storage of paper artifacts, and the effect of humidity or temperature fluctuation over time: http://ipch.yale.edu/news/neh-funds-yale-study-fluctuating-humidity-threat-paper-collections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share #40 Posted April 23, 2016 This is potentially valuable technical information having to do with resetting cemetery headstones: https://savingplaces.org/stories/eight-tips-for-re-setting-headstones#.VxuaG6spaFI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share #41 Posted May 11, 2016 Here are some updates having to do with preservation efforts by our National Archives, of considerable interest and importance: https://www.facebook.com/nationalarchivespreservation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share #42 Posted August 29, 2016 Not sure this will help anyone among us seeking artifact storage options, but it might: http://stashc.com Also, if anybody catches a defunct link in the original list posted to this thread, then let me know and I'll try to sort that out for us. Thanks Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted August 30, 2016 Share #43 Posted August 30, 2016 Very useful link! Thanks, Blue! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share #44 Posted August 30, 2016 Very useful link! Thanks, Blue! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share #45 Posted December 11, 2016 The following excellent formula for good result simple cleaning supplies and method for (in this instance) a set of vintage dress whites w/cap - was posted by USMF member: Wedgehead30 10 Dec 2016 "The steps were as follows: Pants and Coat, Dry Cleaned and pressed. Not happy with the results. So onto the next step. Pants, one overnight soak in Oxiclean, clean water rinse. Rinsed again in Mrs.Stewart's Bluing Liquid and a final clean water rinse. Air dried and then returned to the dry cleaners for pressing. Coat, overnight soak in Oxiclean. Not happy with the results. Second overnight soak in Oxiclean and a clean water rinse. Second rinse with Mrs. Stewart's Bluing Liquid and then a final clean water rinse. Air dry and then to the cleaners for pressing. I couldn't get the coat as white as the pants and neither as white as the hat cover. A couple lessons I learned: - Make absolutely sure the Oxiclean is completely dissolved and thoroughly mixed. Same with the Bluing Liquid. - Put a clean white towel on top of the material you're soaking to keep it completely submerged. - Stay away from regular bleach. It's not your friend and will yellow and weaken most of the older fabrics. - If you can test a small piece of the material it's ideal. Takes the gamble out of the process." Source: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/279725-ww2-usaaf-captains-dress-whites/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share #46 Posted December 12, 2016 This thread was begun in late 2008. It is not possible, so far as I am aware, to alter the original posting 8 years later. > Here is the updated link to the original source: http://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/supplier.html > Here is the updated alphabetical listing (since some may have changed address, etc.) ART CONSERVATION PRODUCT SUPPLIERS Abatron, Inc5501 95th AvenueKenosha, WI 53144(800) 653-2000; (414) 653-2000FAX (414) 653-2019Restoration and maintenance products. ABICO Scientific CompanyBox 12Kashiwa 277Japan0471-46-2497; 0471-52-7866FAX 0471-44-5443Glass jars and plastic inserts. Absolutely Archival: Matting - Framing - Photography19 Taylor Street #1Littleton, MA 01460(508) 468-0211Photographic materials. Advanced Packaging4818 Seton DriveBaltimore, MD 21215(410) 358-9444FAX (410) 358-9495Packaging materials. Alfa AesarA Johnson Matthey Company30 Bond StreetWard Hill, MA 01835-8099(800) 343-7276 Technical ServiceFAX (800) 322-4757Lab supplies and chemicals Alpha Systems13509 East Boundary RoadMidlothian, VA 23112(800) 849-9870FAX (804) 744-9872Bar coding and labeling. Althor ProductsPO Box 640Bethel, CT 06801(203) 830-6060; (800) 688-2693FAX (203) 830-6064Conservation supplies. American Elements1093 Broxton Ave.Suite 2000Los Angeles, CA 90024(310) 208-0551Metals and chemicals. AMPSCO Corp.27 West Jenkins AvenueColumbus, OH 43207(614) 443-7431FAX (614) 443-7564Light traps for insects. Antique Furniture Workroom Inc.225 East 24th StreetNew York, NY 10010(212) 683-0551FAX (212) 696-1561Conservation supplies for wood and furniture. ANW-Crestwood Paper Company Inc.315 Hudson StreetNew York, NY 10013(212) 989-2700FAX (212) 929-7532(800) 525-3196Conservation supplies for books and papers. Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.601 Industrial DriveMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 378-8888FAX (302) 378-4482Conservation supplies for support. Archival Art Services, IncPO Box 21399Washington, DC 20009(888) 628-3279; (202) 667-3575FAX (202) 265-2818Expansion stretchers Archival Collection SystemsPO Box 50 262Minneapolis, MN 55405(612) 782-2361Numbering kit. Archival Methods230-2 Middle RoadHenrietta, NY 14467US Toll-free: (866) 877-7050(585) 334-7050Fax (585) 334-7067Archival storage and presentation products. Archival Products (a division of Library Binding Service)PO Box 1413Des Moines, IA 50305-1413(800) 526-5640FAX (888) 220-2397Preservation enclosures, bookbinding materials. Archival Resources Company, Inc.PO Box 1Emmaus, PA 18049(610) 791-5330FAX (610) 791-5321Preservation and restoration supplies. Archivart Products for Conservation & Restoration 40 Eisenhower Drive Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Tel: 201-804-8986; 800-804-8428Archival products for conservation, exhibition and storage . ARTEN: Environmental Products Art Preservation Services44-45 Vernon Boulevard, 1st FloorLong Island City, NY 11101 (347) 612-4584Provides laser thermohygrometers, mechanical thermohygrometers, laser pointers, silica gel systems; reconditioning boxes, recalibration kits, ultra violet light monitors, visible light meters, ISUZU hygrothermographs, along with other gallery and display case products. Artifact Cases by Photo Productions840 Fiene DriveAddison, IL 60101(630) 628-6626Exhinition cases and gallery accessories. Aspects Inc.9477 North Opal AvenueMentone, CA 92359(909) 794-7722FAX (909) 794-6996Conservation supplies for wood and furniture. Atlantic Protective PouchesPO Box 1191Toms River, NJ 08754(732) 240-3871FAX (732) 250-4306Conservation supplies. Bailey & Walke Enterprises (Gulf South Financial Services)20 TealwoodShreveport, LA 71104(318) 861-4109FAX (318) 219-2600Conservation supplies - Silver tarnish inhibitor. Baxter Scientific Products1430 Waukegan RoadMcGaw Park, IL 60085(800) 444-0880FAX (708) 578-9216Laboratory equipment and supplies. BDH Inc350 Evans AvenueToronto, ON M8Z 1K5Canada (416) 255-8521FAX (416) 255-7453Silica Gel. Beckman Coulter, Inc.4300 North Harbor BouldvardFullerton, CA 92634(714) 871-4848; (800) 742-2345FAX (714) 773-8898Laboratory instruments. BenchmarkPO Box 214, Cane Farm Building 7Rosemont, NJ 08556(609) 397-1131FAX (609) 397-1159Conservation and preservation supplies. J & H Berge, Inc.4111 South Clinton AvenueSouth Plainfield, NJ 07080(908) 561-1234FAX (908) 561-3002Laboratory equipment and supplies. B.L. Haymond SupplyPO Box 1165Ukiah, CA 95482(707) 462-4221FAX (707) 462-4221Oil painting, paper-based art, and antique picture frame supplies. Blick Art MaterialsPO Box 1267Galesburg, IL 61402-1267(800) 447-8192FAX (800) 621-8293(800) 933-2542 Product Information(309) 343-6181 International CallsArt materials. Bonjon331 Laurelwood RoadSanta Clara, CA 95054-2001(408) 988-5244; (800) 345-4040FAX (408) 988-4485Conservation supplies. Book Support Systems, IncPO Box 23789Portland, OR 97281-3789(800) 647-5713FAX (503) 864-8448Book photocopiers and supports. The Bookbinder's Warehouse31 Division StreetKeyport, NJ 07735(908) 264-0306Book and paper conservation materials. Bookmakers Inc.8601 Rhode Island Avenue College Park, MD 20740 (301) 345-7979 FAX (301) 459-7629Conservation supplies for books and papers. Bostik211 Boston StreetMiddleton, MA 01949(508) 777-0100; (800) 726-7845FAX (508) 750-7212Conservation supplies. BoxStar1227 De La Vina StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101(805) 965-5574FAX (805) 965-2414Corrugate Packaging System based on Universal Boxmaking Pattern™. Bradford-Derustit CorporationBox 151Clifton Park, NY 12065(201) 485-7922FAX (201) 485-4870Conservation supplies for metals. Brodart Co.500 Arch StreetWilliamsport, PA 17705(800) 233-8467FAX (717) 327-9237Archival supplies. Calgon Carbon CorporationPO Box 717Pittsburgh, PA 15108(800) 4CarbonActivated Charcoal paper and cloth. Cansel Survey Equipment2414 Holly LaneOttawa, ON K1V 7P1Canada(613) 731-4703FAX (613)526-0712Conservation supplies. Carr McLean Limited461 Horner AvenueToronto, ON M8W 4X2Canada(416) 252-3371FAX (416) 252-9203Conservation, Museum and Archival supplies. Free English or French catalogue available Cascade Group Inc68 West Main StreetOyster Bay, NY 11771(516) 624-9362FAX (516) 624-9363Data loggers. CenturyPO Box 2393Brea, CA 92622(800) 767-0777Photographic products and accessories. Charcoal Cloth (International) LtdHigh Tech House, Commerce Way, Area Business ParkHoughton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 5PPUnited Kingdom091 584-6962FAX: 091 584-6793Activated charcoal paper and cloth. Charolette Ford Trunks313 Main StreetBox 536Spearman, TX 79081(806) 659-3027Conservation supplies for wood and furniture. Chelsea Bottling Company10 Wesley StreetPO Box 6330Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 884-2323; (800) 345-5277FAX: (617) 889-1626Bottles. Chem-Clean Furniture Restoration CenterRoute 7-AArlington, VT 05250(802) 375-2743FAX (802) 375-6606Conservation supplies and recaning supplies. ChemServices Inc660 Tower LanePO Box 599West Chester, PA 19381(800) 452-9994; (610) 692-3026FAX (610) 692-8729Chemical for laboratories. Cole-Parmer Instrument Company625 East Bunker CourtVerrnon Hills, IL 60061(800) 323-4340(847) 549-7600FAX (847) 549-7676Conservation instrumentation, educational and reference materials, and plasticware. Conservation Resources International, LLC.8000-H Forbes PlaceSpringfield, VA 22151(800) 634-6932; (703) 321-7730FAX (703) 321-0629Archival, conservation, technical equipment and supply materials. Conservation Support Systems924 West Pedregosa StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101-4622OR: PO Box 91746, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1746(800) 482-6299; (805) 682-9843FAX (805) 682-2064Conservation, restoration and archival products. Conservator's Emporium100 Standing Rock CircleReno, NV 89511(702) 852-0404FAX (702) 852-3737Archival and conservation materials, tools, supplies, and hygrothermographs. Conservator's Products Co.PO Box 411 Chatham, NJ 07928(973) 927-4855Beva products and other supplies. Consolidated Plastics Company, Inc.8181 Darrow RoadTwinsburg, OH 44087(216) 425-3900; (800) 362-1000FAX (216) 425-3333Storage containers. Corning Laboratory Science Products CatalogCorning Glass WorksCorning, NY 14831(607) 737-1640(800) 222-7740 Technical InformationLaboratory supplies. Coroplast Inc.4501 Spring Valley RoadDallas, TX 75244(972) 392-2241; (800) 666-2241FAX (972) 392-2242Corrogated plastic boards. Creative Arts of Ventura/Don Ulrich ArtistPO Box 684Ventura, CA 93002(805) 643-4160Conservation supplies for paintings. Crescent Cardboard Company100 West Willow RoadWheeling, IL 60090(708) 537-3400FAX (708) 537-7153Manufacturer of conservation framing materials. Crescent Preservation ProductsPO Box 285Lenoxdale, MA 01242-0001(800) 727-3749(413) 637-0156FAX (413) 637-4584Provides museum mounting boards. CSI: Crystalizations Systems, Inc.640 Broadway AvenueHolbrook, NY 11741(516) 567-0888FAX (516) 567-4007Storage systems. Curatorial Assistance/ArtSystems113 East Union StreetPasadena, CA 91103(213) 681-2401FAX (818) 449-9603Specializes in traveling exhibitions; archival framing; custom-built ArtCrate reusable shipping containers; books and catalogue packaging and production. CYRO Industries100 Enterprise DrivePO Box 5055Rockaway, NJ 07866(973) 442-60000FAX (973) 442-6117Acrylic sheets. Da-Tar Container Co. 17813 South Main Street, Unit 122Gardenia, CA 90248(310) 515-7401FAX (310) 515-3713Storage containers. A Daigger & Co.620 Lakeview ParkwayVernon Hills, IL 60061(800) 621-7193FAX (800) 320-7200Laboratory equipment and supplies. Daniel Smith Artist's Materials4150 First Avenue SouthPO Box 84268Seattle, WA 98124-5568(800) 426-7923 ServiceFAX (800) 238-40065(800) 426-6740 OrdersArtist supplies. Delta Designs LtdPO Box 1733Topeka, KS 66601(785) 234-2244(800) 656-7426 FAX (785) 233-1021Storage equipment. DEMCO, Inc4810 Forest Run Road PO Box 7488Madison, WI 53707-7488(800) 279-1586 Library materials, archival supplies, frames, and office equipment. Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc.840 Oella AvenueEllicott City, MD 21043(800) 634-4873(410) 750-7985FAX (410) 750-7987Provides couservation forms that can be customized. Dow ChemicalCustomer Information GroupDow North AmericaPO Box 1206Midland, MI 48641(800) 441-4369FAX (517) 832-1190Chemical and lab supplies. Dupont Co.PO Box 80010Wilmington, DE 19880-0010(800) 441-7515FAX (302) 892-1705Chemical and lab supplies. Durphy Packaging Co.47 Richard RoadIvyland, PA 18974(215) 674-1260; (800) 872-5050FAX (215) 674-3051Packaging supplies. Dynalab Corp.PO Box 112Rochester, NY 14601-0112(716) 334-2060; (800) 828-6595FAX (716) 334-9496Lab supplies. Earth Guild33 Haywood StreetAsheville, NC 28801(800) 327-8448Tools, materials, and books for handicrafts. Eastman Kodak Company343 State StreetRochester, NY 14650-0811(716) 722-5151(800) 242-2424x12Photographic film, papers, chemicals and equipment. Easy Leaf Products6001 Santa Monica BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90038(800) 569-LEAFFAX (213) 469-0940Gilding supplies and tools. Emergency Supplies for CollectionsPO Box 3902Seattle, WA 98124-3902(800) 929-6886(206) 322-4181FAX (206) 323-4153Provides prepackaged emergency supply kits for disaster response and recovery. Epoxy Technology14 Fortune DriveBillerica, MA 01821(800) 227-2201; (508) 677-3805FAX (508) 663-9782Epoxies and supplies. Fairfield Processing Corp.88 Rose Hill AvenuePO Box 1157Danbury, CT 06813-1157(203) 744-2090; (800) 980-8000FAX (203) 792-9710Conservation supplies. Feree's Tools & SupplyPO Box 259Battle Creek, MI 49016(800) 253-2261Conservation tools and supplies. FireflySci Inc.1014 East 21st StreetBrooklyn, NY 11210(347) 441-4277UV/VIS spectrophotometersnd flurometers, cuvettes, micro cells, and cell washers. Fisher Scientific711 Forbes AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15291-4785(800) 388-8355Chemicals and lab supplies. FJW Optical Systems, Inc.629 South Vermont StreetPalatine, IL 60067(708) 358-2500FAX (708)358-2533Conservation supplies. FLIR Systems Inc.16 Esquire RoadNorth Billerica, MA 01862(800) GO-INFRA (464-6372); (978) 901-8000Thermography supplies. Foamex 1550 Champagne AvenueOntario, CA 91761(909) 390-4422; (800) 238-1550FAX (909) 390-9856/9860Conservation supplies. Fortress FAE WorldwideCorporate HeadquartersOne Design Cneter PlaceSuite 715Boston, MA 02210-2313(617) 790-3070FAX (617) 790-3077Provides transportation, international services, museums in transition, packing and crating, rigging and installation, storage, insurance, security, consulting and referral network, and special projects. Franklin Distributors Corp.PO Box 320Denville, NJ 07834(201) 267-2710FAX (201) 633-1643Archival storage materials. Fuji Silysia Chemical LTD.Bank of America Financial Center121 SW Morrison StreetSuite 865Portland, OR 97204(800) 795-9742FAX (800) 295-1832Provides ART-SORB® products. Gainsborough Products LLC6680 Alhambra Avenue, #249 Martinez, CA 94553(800) 227-2186; (925) 957-9277FAX (925) 957-9277Oil painting restoration supplies. Gaylord Bros.Box 4901Syracuse, New York 13221-4901Tel: 800-634-6307315-457-5070(800) 428-3631 Helpline on Thursday and FridayConservation and archival supplies, hygrothermographs, and free brochures. Georgia Packaging Inc.PO Box 1158Columbus, GA 31902-1158(706) 323-7316FAX (706) 322-5970Packaging supplies. GS Energy Corporation61 Brightside AvenueCentral Islip, NY 11722(800) 865-6443FAX (516) 582-1895Data loggers. Hamilton Adams Linen104 West 40th StreetNew York, NY 10018(212) 221-0800FAX (212) 869-8971Imports wide width linens and cotton for display exhibitions and wallcoverings. Hanwell InstrumentsPO Box 229Mill Neck, NY 11765(516) 624-2900FAX (516) 624-9363Data loggers. The Harcourt Bindery, Inc.51 Melcher StreetBoston, MA 02210(617) 542-5858FAX (617) 451-9058Conservation supplies for books and papers. Herbarium Supply Company3483 Edison WayMenlo Park, CA 94025(415) 366-8868; (800) 348-2338FAX: (415) 366-5492Herbarium supplies. Herzog/Wheeler & Associates2183 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55105(612) 647-1035FAX: (612) 647-1041Dataloggers. Highsmith IncPO Box 800, W5527 Highway 106Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0800(920) 563-9571FAX (920) 563-7393Library and book supplies. Hiromi Paper International2525 Michigan AvenueBergamot Station G9Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 998-0098FAX (310) 998-0028Provides various kinds of Japanese papers. Hollinger Metal Edge (East Coast) 9401 Northeast DriveFredricksburg, Virginia 22408Tel: 800-634-0491Archival, conservation supplies Hollinger Metal Edge (West Coast) 6340 Bandini Blvd.Commerce, CA 90040800-862-2228 Archival, conservation supplies Holliston Mills Inc.Route 11, WestNew Canton, TN 37642(800) 251-0451FAX (615) 357-8840/(800) 325-0351Conservation supplies for textiles. Hoskin Scientific Limited4210 Morris DriveBurlington, ON L7L 5L6Canada(905) 333-5510/4976Conservation supplies. Humidial Corp.PO Box 610Colton, CA 92324(714) 825-1793FAX (714) 825-6271Exactilt. Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc.1120 20th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036-3406(202) 223-0673; (800) 424-8830FAX: (202) 331-8409Insurance for art ICA Spring Stretcher344 South ProfessorOberlin, OH 44074(216) 775-3282FAX (216) 775-3238Conservation supplies for paintings. Interior Steel Equipment Co.2352 East 69th StreetCleveland, OH 44104(800) 776-7767Powder coated museum storage cabinets and shelving units. International Gilders Supplies12-1541 Star Top RoadOttawa, ON K1B 5P2Canada(613) 744-4282FAX (613) 744-0949Supplies for gilding and art materials. Ita Aber Company2600 Netherland AvenueRiverdale, NY 10463(212) 877-6400FAX (212) 877-3107Conservation supplies for textiles. Japanese Paper Place887 Queen Street WestToronto, ON M6J 1G5Canada(416) 703-0089FAX (416) 703-0163Range of Japanese papers. Johnson Atelier50 Princeton-Highstown Road, Suite LPrinceton Junction, NJ 08550(800) 732-7203Sculpture and casting supplies. Kapco Library Products1000 Cherry StreetKent, OH 44240-7520(800) 791-8965(330) 678-1626FAX (800) 451-3724Adhesives, polyesters, repair tape, book covers, and other supplies. Keepsafe Systems570 King Street WestToronto, ON M5V 1M3Canada(800) 683-4696(416) 703-4696FAX (416) 703-5991Barrier films, anoxic packaging supplies, and related materials. The Kirk Collection1513 Military AvenueOmaha, NE 68111(800) 398-2542; (402) 551-0386FAX (800) 960-8335; (402) 551-0971Fabrics and textiles, books, restoration and conservation supplies, materials, and tools. KOLS Containers1408 De Soto RoadBaltimore, MD 21230(410) 646-5671FAX: (410) 646-5671Containers. Kremer Pigmente Conservation Supplies Inc.228 Elizabeth StreetNew York, NY 10012(800) 995-5501; (212) 219-2394FAX (212) 219-2395Conservation supplies. Lab GlassPO Box 610Vineland, NJ 08362(800) 220-5171FAX (800) 522-1329Laboratory glass supplies. Lab Safety SupplyPO Box 1368Janesville, WI 53547-1368(800) 356-0783 OrdersFAX (800) 543-9910(800) 356-2501 Safety TechLinePersonal and industrial safety supplies. Lancaster Synthesis IncPO Box 1000Windham, NH 03087-9977(800) 230-0372FAX (603) 889-3326Laboratory chemicals. Lee Valley Tools Ltd1080 Morrison DriveOttawa, ON K2H 8K7Canada(800) 267-8767FAX (800) 668-1807Woodworking tools. Library Binding ServicePO Box 1413Des Moines, IA 50305-1413(800) 247-5323; (515) 262-3191FAX (515) 262-1535Archival products. The Library Store, Ltd.7720 Wisconsin AvenueBethesda, MD 20814(800) 858-8117(301) 652-8811FAX (301) 654-4960Library and paper supplies. Light Impressions CorporationPO Box 2100 Sante Fe Springs, CA 90670 US & Canada (800) 828-6216 US & Canada FAX (800) 828-5539Archival and conservation materials, framing, photographic storage materials, free brochures. Ludlow Corp.Laminating and Coating DivisionPO Box 7491 Minden RoadHomer, LA 71040(318) 927-2531FAX (318) 927-9825Conservation supplies. M2 Scientifics LLC(855) 379-9080Lab and safety supplies and equipment. Mana Fine Arts888 Newark AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306(800) 339-9659Collection management, storage, transportation, other services. Magnetic Aides133 North 10th StreetPatterson, NJ(973) 790-1400Magnetic bookends. Masterpak 145 East 57th StreetNew York, NY 10022(800) 922-5522FAX (212) 586-6961Unique and archival materials for packing, crating, storing, shipping and display of objects. Micro-Optics Precision Instruments68-23 Fresh Meadow LaneFresh Meadows, NY 11365(800) 776-1771Provides stereo microscope systems, polarizing and fluorescence microscopes, stands, video and digital microscopy, and custom fiber optics. Millipore Corp.80 Ashby RoadBedford, MA 01730(617) 275-9200; (800) 645-5476FAX (617) 533-8873; (800) 645-5439Microorganism test kits. Modern Solutions Inc6370 Copps AvenueMadison, WI 53716(800) 288-2023FAX (608) 222-2704Provides conservation supplies. Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc.465 South Saratoga StreetCohoes, NY 12047(518) 237-1740FAX (518) 237-7394Conservation supplies for books and papers. Multisorb Technologies325 Harlem RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224(716) 824-8900; (800) 445-9890FAX (716) 824-4128Silica Gel. Munters CorporationCargocaire Division79 Monroe StreetAmesury, MA 01913Archival supplies. MuseuM Services Corporation1107 East Cliff RoadBurnsville, MN 55337-1514(612) 895-5199US (800) 672-1107FAX (612) 895-5298Conservation supplies and products for paper, paintings, textiles, and objects. Also provides archival acid-free supplies. Nagle Co. (subsidiary of Sybron Corp.)PO Box 2036575 Panorama Creek DriveRochester, NY 14602-0365(716) 264-3927; (800) 918-9889FAX (716) 586-8431Packaging supplies. Neschen Annex4348 Lower Mountain RoadLockport, NY 14094(800) 434-0293Book tape supplies. New York Central Art Supply62 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10003(800) 950-6111(212) 477-0400FAX (212) 475-2513Art supplies. Nielsen and BainbridgeCorporate Headquarters40 Eisenhower DriveParamus, NJ 07653(800) 526-9073Framing products. Olson Products, Inc.PO Box 1043Medina, OH 44258(330) 723-3210FAX (330) 723-9977Insect traps. Paige CompanyParker Plaza400 Kelby StreetFort Lee, NJ 07024(800) 95PAIGEFAX (201) 461-2677Archival storage boxes. PGC Scientifics Corp.7311 Governors WayFrederick, MD 21704(800) 424-3300FAX (800) 662-1112Laboratory equipment and supplies. Paper Connection, International208 Pawtuxent AvenueCranston, RI 02905(401) 461-2135Handmade papers. Paper Nao1-29-12-201, SengokuBunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 112Japan03-944-4470FAX 03-994-4699Japanese paper supplies. Paper Technologies, Inc.25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 4Mission Viejo, CA 92691(714) 768-7497Conservation supplies for paper, painting, photographic, and textile conservation. The Papertrail1546 Chatelain AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 8B5Canada(613) 728-4669/7796Conservation supplies. Peregrine Brushes & Tools2400 Kettner BouldvardSuite 231San Diego, CA 92101(888) 389-5222(619) 231-4019FAX (619) 231-4019Art conservation and museum collections care tools and supplies. Pinnacle Technology, Inc.619 East 8th Street, Suite DLawrence, KS 66044(785) 832-8866Temperature/humidity dataloggers and other equipment. Pohlig Bros.PO Box 2470Chesterfield, VA 2383209114(888) 8POHLIG; (804) 275-9000FAX (804) 275-9900Product supplies. Polaroid Customer Care Center5601 Fulton Industrial BoulevardAtlanta, GA 30378(800) 225-1000FAX (800) 832-9003Photographic supplies. Polaroid Customer Care Center201 Burlington RoadBedford, MA 01730-1434(800) 343-5000FAX (800) 832-9004Photographic supplies. Preservation Equipment Ltd.Vinces RoadDiss, Norfolk IP22 4HOEngland44 (0) 1379 647400FAX 44 (0) 1379 650582Conservation, archival, storage and cleaning materials, tools and equipment, environmental monitoring and disaster planning supplies. Preservation Products Division, Gladon Company, Inc.178 West Boden StreetMilwaukee, WI 53207(800) 448-6070FAX (800) 322-6525Supplier of Ethafoam®, polyethylene sheeting, plank, specialty shapes and related products. Preservation Resource Group (PRG) Inc.PO Box 1768Rockville, MD 20849(301) 309-2222FAX (301) 279-7885Preservation supplies, tools, and books. PrintfilePO Box 4100Schenectady, NY 12304(518) 374-2334Product supplies. Rentacrate Inc.39 Rumford AvenueWaltham, MA 02154-3844(800) 427-2832(617) 899-4477FAX (617) 899-4695Crates, bags, ties, labels, dollies and hand trucks, carts, and packaging materials. Roanoke Moulding Design1715 Granby Street, NERoanoke, VA 24012(703) 344-1677FAX (703) 345-4210Conservation supplies for paintings. Rohm and HaasIndependence Mall WestPhiladelphia, PA 19105(800) 523-7500; (215) 592-3000FAX: (718) 271-0891Ultraviolet filters. Rubbermaid Inc.1147 Akron RoadWooster, OH 44691-2596(330) 264-6464Containers. Russ Bassett8189 Byron RoadWhittier, CA 90606(800) 350-2445(562) 945-2445FAX (562) 698-8972Media filing systems. Scott Specialty GasesRoute 611Plumsteadville, PA 18949(215) 766-8861FAX (215) 776-0320Laboratory gases. Sepp Leaf Products, Inc.381 Park Avenue SouthNew York, NY 10016(212) 683-2840; (800) 971-7377FAX (212) 725-0308Gilding supplies, tools, and materials. Shannon Packaging3647 Shasta StreetChino, CA 91710(909) 591-8768FAX (909) 591-1409Packaging supplies. Sigma Chemical CompanyPO Box 14508St. Louis, MO 63178-9916(800) 325-5832Chemicals and lab supplies. Simon Liu, Inc.645 Dean StreetBrooklyn, NY 11238(888) Art-2829; (718) 638-7292/7294FAX (718) 638-7655Painting support supplies. SKS Bottle & Packaging2600 7th Avenue Building 60 WestWatervliet, NY 12189(518) 880-6980FAX (518) 880-6990Plastic, glass and metal packaging SmallCorp: The Small CorporationPO Box 948Greenfield, MA 01302(800) 392-9500FAX (413) 773-7386Museum display cases. Smith Packaging Ltd10 Capella CourtNepean, ON K2E 7V6Canada(613) 224-9526FAX (613) 224-8083Packaging supplies. Solar Screen Company Inc.53-11 105th StreetCorono, NY 11368(718) 592-8223/8222FAX (718) 271-0891Transparent plastic sun shades and allied products. Standard Trimming Company942 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10022(212) 980-3888FAX (212) 230-0545Conservation supplies for textiles. Steel Fixture Manufacturing Co.PO Box 917Topeka, KS 66601-0917(785) 233-8911(800) 342-9180FAX (785) 233-8477Storage cases. M. Swift & Sons, Inc.10 Love LaneHartford, CT 06141(203) 522-1181FAX (203) 249-5934(800) 628-0380Conservation supplies for metals. Talas (Division of Technical Library Services, Inc.)568 BroadwayNew York, NY 10012(212) 219-0770FAX (212) 219-0735Conservation supplies and tools. Terra Universal Inc.700 North Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92805(888) 333-2201FAX (714) 992-2179Laboratory equipment and supplies. Testfabrics, Inc.PO Box 26415 Delaware AvenueWest Pittston, PA 18643(570) 603-0432FAX (570) 603-0433Conservation supplies for textiles. Thermal Circuits Inc.4 Jefferson AvenueSalem, MA 01970(800) 808-4328FAX (508) 741-3420Designer and manufacturer of Etched Foil Art Restoration Heaters and Art Restoration Heaters. Thermoplastic Processes, Inc.1268 Valley RoadStirling, NJ 07980(908) 647-1000FAX (800) 874-3291Ultraviolet filters. Thomas Scientific99 High Hill Road @ I-295PO Box 99Swedesboro, NJ 08085(856) 467-2000; (800) 345-2100FAX (856) 467-3087Laboratory equipment and supplies. 3MTwin Cities Sales CenterPO Box 33211St. Paul, MN 55133-3211(612) 733-3300; (800) 480-1704FAX (612) 736-1379Conservation supplies. Tobart Mannequin528 West 27th StreetNew York, NY 10001(212) 279-0137Diverse line of mannequin forms Tri-Ess Sciences, Inc1020 West Chestnut StreetBurbank, CA 91506(800) 274-6910FAX (818) 848-3521Chemicals and laboratory equipment. Ulster Linen Company Inc.148 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10016(212) 684-5534FAX (212) 689-0937Conservation supplies for textiles. University Products517 Main StreetHolyoke, MA 01041-0101(800) 628-1912FAX (800) 532-9281(800) 628-1912 QuestionsArchival and conservation materials, stamp storage, framing, and free brochures. Utrecht Art Supplies6 Corporate DriveCranbury, NJ 08512(800) 223-9132Painting, drawing and other art and craft supplies Van Dyke Supply CompanyPO Box 278Woonsocket, SD 57385(605) 796-4425FAX (605) 796-4085Conservation supplies. Vernon Library Supplies, Inc2851 Cole CourtNorcross, GA 30071(800) 878-0253FAX (800) 466-1165Book and paper supplies. Viking Metal Cabinet Company Inc.5321 West 65th StreetChicago, IL 60638(708) 594-1111FAX (708) 594-1028Sales (800) 776-7767Specializing in museum cabinets, OEM & contract manufacturing. Voltek100 Shepard StreetLawrence, MA 01843(508) 685-2557; (800) 225-0668FAX (508) 685-9861Conservation supplies. VWR Scientific ProductsPO Box 1002South Plainfield, NJ 07080(908) 757-4045FAX (908) 757-0313Laboratory equipment and supplies. W.L. Gore & AssociatesMuseum Products Division100 Airport Road, PO Box 1550Elkton, MD 21922-1550(410) 506-8787Silica Gel and other supplies. Ward's Natural Science EstablishmentPO Box 5010San Luis Obispo, CA 93403(805) 781-2700FAX (800) 872-7289Laboratory supplies. Ward's Natural Science Establishment, Inc.5100 West Henrietta RoadPO Box 92912Rochester, NY 14692-9012(716) 359-2502; (800) 962-2660FAX (716) 359-2666Laboratory supplies. Wei T'o Associates, Inc.21750 Main Street, Suite 27Matteson, IL 60443(708) 747-6660FAX (708) 747-6639Conservation supplies for books and papers. Willard Fine Art Conservation EquipmentLeigh RoadTerminus Industrial EstateChichester, West Sussex, PO19 2TSUnited Kingdom44(0)1243 784711FAX 44(0)1243 533845Provides conservation tools and equipment, installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and training. B.W. Wilson2501 Brittons Hill RoadPO Box 11248Richmond, VA 23230(804) 358-6715FAX (804) 358-4742Conservation supplies for books and paper. Wingrill LimitedBrighton Industrial ParkBag 2220Brighton, ON K0K 1H0Canada(800) 561-4944; (613) 475-4500FAX (613) 475-1785Stretchers. Carl Zeiss, Inc.One Zeiss DriveThornwood, NY 10594(914) 747-1800; (800) 233-2343FAX (914) 681-7446Laboratory equipment. Zona Tool CompanyPO Box 502Bethel, CT 502(800) 696-3480FAX (800) 299-4208(203) 792-8622FAX (203) 790-9832Conservation supplies for wood and furniture. Zotefoams Inc319 Airport RoadHackettstown, NJ 07840(908) 850-7250; (800) 362-8358FAX (908) 850-7216Foams and other conservation supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share #47 Posted March 2, 2017 In the universe of artifacts, some of the most delicate and difficult to restore or preserve - are made of glass. This is a nice article about that topic: https://creators.vice.com/en_us/article/corning-museum-glass-preservation-conservation-lab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share #48 Posted March 9, 2017 Recent/new (to me) professional publication about insects and fungi impacts on historical artifact collections. It would be interesting to learn what USMF experts in that domain think of this: https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0342857 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share #49 Posted September 22, 2017 EXTREMELY high magnification device, for very close visual examination, especially of textiles (e.g. patches, uniforms, web artifacts etc.) and other objects - simple, affordable. https://dudegadgets.com/products/digital-microscope?utm_campaign=DIGITAL_MICROSCOPE&utm_medium=ocpm&utm_source=FB&utm_content=US_4651_Brian_L_MF_25_65_DG_DIGITAL_MICROSCOPE_VinceV2_Broad_All_All_ocpm_FB_Custom_Launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share #50 Posted September 1, 2018 A suggestion for we who so often post photos of militaria on USMF... In museums, when making such documentation, we found it useful and expedient, to add a simple ruler in the picture next to the artifact - so as to help visualize scale/size. This is often done in archeological situations as well. Mention of this is being made simply because so often, a viewer of a posting will very soon ask about the size of the piece, and that key information is always highly important to authentication. Here is a quick example of my own: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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