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Art On Paper
and Archival Document Conservation
Etherington Conservation Services (ECS) offers a
range of treatments designed to conserve the
broad range of items classified as either art on
paper or archival documents. Such items include
hand written or manuscript documents on paper
and vellum, prints, watercolors and paintings on
paper, drawings, architectural plans, maps,
historical wallpaper, newspapers, posters, and
other printed but unbound materials. Treatment
options are based upon a thorough examination of
the object, evaluation of its intended use, and
how it will be stored. Preservation of the
object may involve basic stabilization or
rehousing options. Conservation treatments may
include surface cleaning, tape and adhesive
removal, separation from damaged mounts, mending
tears, and consolidation of media. ECS also
offers digital restoration and facsimile
reproduction services.
Our treatment expertise encompasses knowledge of
traditional techniques as well as the latest
procedures and materials tested and approved for
the conservation of art on paper. In accordance
with international conservation standards,
materials used are as reversible as possible and
treatments are limited to the least invasive
options. All treatments are documented with
written and photographic records. Written
documentation is automatically provided to the
client and photo documentation can be provided
upon request.
ECS also offers collection surveys designed to
determine the condition of the materials,
preservationally sound storage recommendations,
preventative conservation strategies, and
treatment priorities.
Treatment Options For Paper Artifacts:
• mold removal
• surface cleaning
• flattening
• stain reduction
• tape and adhesive removal
• separation from poor quality mounts
• consolidation of cracked or flaking media
• inpainting areas of loss within the media
• mending tears or breaks
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