C is for Cleaning, F is for Fills, I is for Inpainting… Learn an alphabet of terms used by conservators.
what-is-conservation
Research scientists find out what objects are made of, where they’re from, and how they were constructed.
Scientific research glossary of terms
Visors, microscopes, chemicals—while these tools are helpful, they don’t replace the need for a conservator’s skill.
Tools of the Trade
Patience! This field may seem tedious to an outsider, but every day on the job presents a new problem to be solved.
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