[NHCOLL-L:5155] Wood artifacts and furniture care online class starts Monday

[Helen Alten]

*MS226: Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts*
*Instructor:* Helen Alten
*Dates:* Jan 10 to Feb 4, 2011
*Location: *Online at www.museumclasses.org
*More Information:* 
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms226.html*

Description:*
Caring for furniture and wood artifacts demands an understanding of how 
and why wood deteriorates. This course offers a simplified explanation 
of the chemistry and structure of wood as well as the finished wooden 
object; be it either a totem pole, plow or a French polished table. Care 
of Furniture and Wood Artifacts teaches students to identify woods, 
finishes and furniture styles, write condition reports, and understand 
the agents of deterioration that are harmful to wood both in storage and 
on exhibit. Topics include preparing wood artifacts for storage and 
exhibit, the use of archival materials with wood artifacts, housekeeping 
techniques for furniture and large objects on open display, basic 
repairs and three dimensional supports for storage or exhibit.

*Course Outline:*
1. Introduction
2. The structure and chemistry of wood
3. Furniture and Their Styles and Structures
4. Documentation and Condition Report Writing
5. Wood Artifacts and Their Environment
6. Handling Furniture and Wood Artifacts
6. Treating Furniture and Wood Artifacts
7. Care of Wood in Storage
8. Care of Wood on Exhibit
9. Conclusion
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