Saving Stuff
How to Care for and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms, and Other Prized Possessions
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2005
Summary
The most comprehensive book on preserving every type of collectible – from the sentimental to the valuable – from the Smithsonian’s Senior Conservator.
For both the serious collector and the sometimes sentimentalist, Saving Stuff explains – in plain language – how you can use the techniques of museum professionals to keep your prized possessions in mint condition.
You do not need deep pockets or oodles of time: using Don Williams’s simple instructions, you can preserv…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743264167 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0743264169 |
| Author: | Don Williams, Louisa Jaggar |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Touchstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2005 |
| Weight: | 633g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 191mm x 33mm |
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Critics Review
“Saving Stuff provides a wealth of invaluable advice to anyone who wishes to care for, preserve, and display personal collections and family treasures.” – Betty C. Monkman, Curator (Retired), The White House“Don Williams has distilled years of research and museum experience into practical advice for anyone concerned with preserving a collection – from the beginning collector to the connoisseur.” – Joseph Godla, Senior Conservator, Historic New England“I am someone to whom stuff is serious business, so Saving Stuff is indispensable. Luckily, it covers saving books, because one thing I know I’ll always want to save is Saving Stuff itself.” – Sam Posey, the author of Playing with Trains
About The Author
Don Williams
Don Williams is Senior Conservator at the Smithsonian Institution. During his career, he has consulted on the preservation of such artifacts as Archie Bunker’s chair and Franklin Roosevelt’s desk. He has served as Education Coordinator of the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education and led conservation workshops throughout the country. Mr. Williams lives near Washington, D.C.
Louisa Jaggar has been a columnist for Washington Parent and has contributed articles to Diversion and the online site Family Travel Network. She has written for PBS and the University of Chicago, among others. She lives near Washington, D.C.
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