Thank you for this video! Seeing how the furniture is arranged within the enclosure was very helpful. Unsure if this is a good place for questions regarding enclosures, but how is the enclosure itself built? Is it a premade box that was ordered from somewhere like Gaylord Archival or Hollinger Metal Edge or is it something made in-house from boards?
Interesting! just want to ask why most of the conservation work does not use any glove? is it unnecessary to use it considering the object condition still in good condition. Does bare hand did not make any harm to the collection in long term preservation?
That's an excellent question! The decision not to use gloves in conservation often comes down to balancing the preservation needs of the object with the ability to handle it effectively. While gloves can prevent oils and dirt from our hands from transferring to objects, they can also reduce tactile sensitivity, which is crucial for delicate handling. When conservationists use bare hands, they typically ensure that their hands are clean, dry, and free of oils or residues, which is often more beneficial for maintaining control during delicate tasks. However, gloves may still be used when handling certain materials that are more sensitive to oils or dirt. It really depends on the object and the task at hand!
well done! I wonder if you'd consider mic-ing speakers? It would be helpful! Thank you.
Working on it!
Thank you for this video! Seeing how the furniture is arranged within the enclosure was very helpful. Unsure if this is a good place for questions regarding enclosures, but how is the enclosure itself built? Is it a premade box that was ordered from somewhere like Gaylord Archival or Hollinger Metal Edge or is it something made in-house from boards?
In this instance, the custom box was ordered and then modified in house. We so also make custom boxes in house.
Interesting! just want to ask why most of the conservation work does not use any glove? is it unnecessary to use it considering the object condition still in good condition. Does bare hand did not make any harm to the collection in long term preservation?
That's an excellent question! The decision not to use gloves in conservation often comes down to balancing the preservation needs of the object with the ability to handle it effectively. While gloves can prevent oils and dirt from our hands from transferring to objects, they can also reduce tactile sensitivity, which is crucial for delicate handling. When conservationists use bare hands, they typically ensure that their hands are clean, dry, and free of oils or residues, which is often more beneficial for maintaining control during delicate tasks. However, gloves may still be used when handling certain materials that are more sensitive to oils or dirt. It really depends on the object and the task at hand!