Can you give info on removing chewing gum on reverse side of an important document? There is a small quantity of gum still in place – fairly fresh, a circle of about 1/2 inch. Some stain has bled thru to front.
Category Archives: – Conservation Tips
Conservation Tip No 7: Upright support for books in storage
The U-Splint book support (Splint) is a simple alternative being trialled at State Records to help minimize further damage and support the book structure without the need for costly treatment.
Conservation Tip No. 6: Dealing with wet records
Before going into any detail about the salvage and handling of wet records the importance of relevant training cannot be stressed enough.
Conservation Tip No 5: Removing mould from records and archives
Removing mould can be difficult, dirty and time consuming. Mould remediation should not be undertaken lightly – especially where large quantities of records are affected.
Conservation Tip No. 4: A Method of Rehousing Glass Plate Negatives
Glass plate negatives are extremely fragile and need to be handled very carefully. The glass is old and brittle and plates may have been cracked or broken and will sustain further damage if not treated with care.