How to Handle, Mark and Store Museum Objects

7942 2000 Thursday 28 September 2017 - Friday 29 September 2017 10.30 – 16.30 Seminar Room 2 Course price £240.00 - £295.00 Call +44 (0)20 7942 2000 to book 9.00 – 17.30, Monday-Sunday (closed 24-26 December) Inappropriate or mis-handling is one of the most frequent causes of damage to museum collections. This workshop demonstrates the best and safest ways to handle objects. The training focuses on different materials and object types. It addresses display and storage solutions, the use of support materials, the risks of lifting, manipulating and moving, and when to request professional help and also provide an overview of how and why we mark objects with museum numbers.
Admission
£295 Concessions: £240

Website
https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/zRylmgVk/how-to-handle-mark-and-store-museum-objects-2017

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000168?id=EVENT572935