Dishes / Glassware / Silverware

Dinnerware, glassware, and silverware collections are made from many materials: ceramics, glass, metals, wood, bone, leather, etc. These types of object are found throughout the world and throughout history. They are cared for by objects conservators.

More Resources (pdf)
Caring for Ceramics and Glass
Caring for Glass and Ceramics
Repair of Ceramics by Conservator
Ring Supports for Round Based Objects
Caring for Silver

 

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Preservation Principles
   Identify
   Protect
   Display
   Store
   Manage
   Preserve

Types of Material
   Ceramics
   Glass
   Metals
   Wood
   Textiles
   Paper
   Paintings
   Other

Types of Objects
   Books / Bibles / Scrapbooks
   Photographs
   Works of Art
   Newspaper
   Furniture
   Firearms
   Textiles / Clothing / Uniforms
   Toys
   Tools / Mechanical / Instruments
   Dishes / Glassware / Silverware
   Jewelry
   Native American Items
   Natural History Specimens

More Resources
   Preservation Documents  (pdfs)
   Glossary of Terms
   See what we've done

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