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Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/12/2021 2:12:00 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Thank you, Jean-Luc. Happy New Year to you, as well!
Rachel

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 04:39 PM
From: Jean-Luc Vincent
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hi,

You can access a pdf from here which can help you out.

http://www.publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.810373/publication.html

I would still consult a paper conservator first as that specialist may recognise things you and I wouldn't.

Happy New Year...

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Jean-Luc Vincent

Administrateur du SIA
Direction des collections, de la conservation et de la restauration
Direction générale des affaires autochtones et du patrimoine culturel
Parcs Canada, Gouvernement du Canada
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/12/2021 2:12:00 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Rachel,

I would suggest that you check out Connecting to Collections Care, a program of the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. You can sign up for the moderated discussion board, where you can post your question and get reliable answers from the conservators who are part of the discussion community.

Good luck with your work.

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Martha Katz-Hyman
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Williamsburg VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Thank you so much, Martha.

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-13-2021 12:52 PM
From: Martha Katz-Hyman
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Rachel,

I would suggest that you check out Connecting to Collections Care, a program of the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. You can sign up for the moderated discussion board, where you can post your question and get reliable answers from the conservators who are part of the discussion community.

Good luck with your work.

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Martha Katz-Hyman
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Williamsburg VA

Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Ooh, I already found a webinar that I want to watch! This is an awesome resource. Thank you so much, Martha!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-13-2021 12:52 PM
From: Martha Katz-Hyman
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Rachel,

I would suggest that you check out Connecting to Collections Care, a program of the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. You can sign up for the moderated discussion board, where you can post your question and get reliable answers from the conservators who are part of the discussion community.

Good luck with your work.

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Martha Katz-Hyman
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Williamsburg VA

Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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I can recommend Andrea Pitsch, a wonderful paper conservator who I have had do work for years and years.  The only thing is that she is sure not geographically convenient for your California location.  Here is her website: https://www.andreapitsch.com

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Beth Savage
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Dear Rachel,
I suggest you search on the AIC's "Find a Conservator" pages: https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator
Wishing you success,
Deborah

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Deborah Trupin
Textile Conservator
TrupinConservation Services, LLC
Albany NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Excellent resource, Deborah. Thank you!  I already found a familiar name, and will look into this.
With much appreciation,
Rachel

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-13-2021 04:03 PM
From: Deborah Trupin
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Dear Rachel,
I suggest you search on the AIC's "Find a Conservator" pages: https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator
Wishing you success,
Deborah

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Deborah Trupin
Textile Conservator
TrupinConservation Services, LLC
Albany NY

Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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Rachel--

I am not a conservator and can only speak as an occasional book collector who has dealt with foxing simply by exposing the affected pages to the sun. I suppose that you could also use a UV light.  Of course, the light can damage the paper, too, but a short (one hour) exposure will kill the mold and storage in a cool dry environment will keep it from recurring.  

Here is a link:

https://www.biblio.com/book-collecting/care-preservation/prevent-remove-mold-mildew/?fname=prevent-remove-mold-mildew

Good luck!

Guy

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Guy Hermann
Museum Insights
Master Planning for Museums
http://www.museuminsights.com
guy@museuminsights.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2021 02:11 PM
From: Rachel Minor
Subject: Removing foxing from artwork- musuem on a budget

Hello All;
I wonder if anyone can recommend a good resource for paper conservation. We have several serigraphs that have light foxing on them, and I would like to frame them, but I am certain that the mold should be killed before I do so.  I understand that artwork conservation is a complex science and a profession, and do not want to offend anyone by suggesting that there is a simple fix, but this is a very small museum at a Junior College without a conservation budget, and I am willing to try my hand if there is something less likely to create further damage.

I appreciate your help!

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Rachel Minor
Supervisor/Curator
Jesse Peter Museum - Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa CA
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