Deterioration of museum objects -- Storage of collections -- Storage devices and equipment -- Fire control -- Location of store-rooms -- Handling and packaging techniques -- Damage attributed to human factors -- Preparation for travel and exhibition -- Further remarks on handling and movement within the museum -- Packing of works of art and museum objects -- Transportation -- By road -- By rail -- By sea -- By air -- Remarks on shock and vibration in transport -- Standards and guidelines for exhibitions and travel
Notes
"This work is a condensed version of the author's book entitled Conservation standards for works of art in transit and on exhibition"--Preface