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1. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles 2. RE: Crystals on artefacts in showcases 3. Working Historical Lamination Machines 4. RE: Summer Fellowship Opportunity 5. Registration is OPEN for the AIC MWG/IMF Collaborative Forum: Mountmaking Materials 6. One Day Symposium - Heritage in Transition: Skills and Approaches for Sustainability 7. RE: Opportunity: Digital Preservation Librarian at Iowa State University Library 8. 5 Day Workshop on the Conservation of Archaeological Objects ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Linda Roundhill Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 3:04 AM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: I had a minor success using alcohol to lessen a pink dye stain and then some more success with UV light, but it was a long time ago and I don't recall the details. It would depend on the dye and how deep it has migrated. ------------------------------ Linda Roundhill Conservator/Owner Everett United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-18-2025 07:14 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello Martin. thank you so much, will give this a try if we can! ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 20:59 From: Martin O'Brien Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Kirsty, I use a lot of dyes and inevitably will get some on my skin when a glove gets a puncture. I use a special hand cleaner called Reduran which removes the dye stain from my skin as if magic. I'm not sure if it would be suitable for ivory however. I'm a wooden objects conservator and know very little about ivory. Reduran was re-named a few years ago to Kresto Kolor Special. Sadly it was discontinued by the manufacturer/distributor here in the States, but I suspect that it might still be available in UK or Europe as it seems like a European product. If you do find it over there, let me know as my supply is running low and there is no replacement. There is an entirely different product called Amodex and it is marketed to people who use fountain pens . . . sooner or later fountain pen users get ink on their clothes. You might consider looking into this product as well. Best wishes, ------------------------------ Martin O'Brien PA-AIC Wooden Artifact Conservator in Private Practice Winston Salem, NC 336-773-1334 Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 11:29 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello, I am currently conserving a set of instruments with ivory handles. They were damaged in a leak, and the dye from the case was transferred onto the ivory. We have managed to remove some of the dye but it is still pretty obvious. We have tried humidifying, IDA and WA paste, but it has not removed the dye. I was hopping that someone may have more experience and ideas into what could be done to remove the dye. Thank you, ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Ariane Segelstein Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 5:39 AM Subject: RE: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Message: Dear Mr Bailley, We have results of the analysis and it's the same as yours. Thank you for sharing, Best wishes, Ariane ------------------------------ Ariane Segelstein Senior Conservator Heritage Conservation Centre Singapore ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 16:00 From: Gregory Bailey Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Greetings All, We at the Walters have observed calcium acetate crystals forming on plaster, ceramics, and limestone, the culprit being an ultrasuede fabric that off-gassed acetic acid; this research was presented at the 2013 AIC Annual Meeting in a poster by Julie Lauffenburger: 035. When Due Diligence isn't Enough: Revisiting the Question of Case Materials <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/past-meetings/41st-annual-meeting-indianapolis/2013-posters/docs/default-source/publications/annualmeeting/2013-posters/2013am_poster35_when_due_diligence> We have also noted a deposition of some efflorescence on the interiors of cases that have older gaskets; it seems that this is an interaction between the adhesive and the gasket and appears to be light-catalyzed. I should note that we no longer use ultrasuede products or gaskets in our cases and have removed them from almost all of our existing stock. Many thanks to those who have contributed to this discussion- Best wishes, -Greg ------------------------------ Gregory Bailey Senior Objects Conservator The Walters Art Museum Baltimore MD ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 08:56 From: Alice Paterakis Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Dear Ms. Segelstein, it would be interesting to know what material the object in question is made from and can you show some photos? I present a number of examples of the impact of VOCs on inorganic materials in my book Volatile Organic Compounds and the Conservation of Inorganic Materials, Archetype Publications, London, 2016. Best wishes, Alice Boccia Paterakis Head of Conservation Missouri Historical Society St. Louis, Missouri, USA [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Alice Boccia Paterakis Head of Conservation Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, Library Research Center Missouri Historical Society Saint Louis MO [email protected] <[email protected]> Original Message: Sent: 03-13-2025 09:32 From: George Wheeler Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Gerard's review is an excellent article. You can add another possible but not common efflorescence - ammonium carnalite - see Wheeler and Wypyski Studies in Conservation 1993. it probably derives from using HCl to remove carbonate/clay deposits followed by neutralization with ammonia. ------------------------------ George Wheeler Senior Scientist Highbridge Materials Consulting, Inc. New York United States Original Message: Sent: 03-12-2025 05:43 From: Gerhard Eggert Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Dear Ms. Segelstein, interesting case! Is that ceramics your crystals are growing on? We have seen similar looking growth of various calcium acetate phases on ceramics and calcareous materials, see our review paper at ICOM-CC Beijing, download from <https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/4463> https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/4463 <https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/4463> Get a sample analysed with X-ray powder diffraction (If you have no one at hand, you can send it to us). Please notify me of the outcome! Gerhard Eggert gerhard.eggert(at)abk-stuttgart.de Institute of Conservation Sciences Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design Original Message: Sent: 3/10/2025 9:19:00 PM From: Ariane Segelstein Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Dear colleagues, At Heritage Conservation Centre (Singapore) we are facing crystals growth on an artefact inside a showcase. In museums, crystals have been reported in few cases, from 2006 with thanks to the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) and the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). After analysis, the Rijksmuseum and the MFA found the same pollutant compound. We found something different. And you, do you have crystals issue ? Please contact us to share with HCC team. We can start a review of these cases to help the conservation community to understand these phenomena, preventive measures and remedial treatments. ------------------------------ Ariane Segelstein Senior Conservator Heritage Conservation Centre Singapore ------------------------------ 3.From: Emily Benton Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 5:40 AM Subject: Working Historical Lamination Machines Message: Dear Colleagues, I am a student in the Advanced Professional Programme at the University of Amsterdam Programme in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. I am preparing for a research project looking into delamination of iron gall objects laminated with cellulose acetate and how to reduce or reuse solvents used during this treatment. As a part of this research, I will be creating reconstructions of laminated iron gall ink documents. I am reaching out to see if any institutions, private firms, or individuals have historic lamination machines that are still functioning, and if I would be able to use these machines to laminate iron gall ink test objects for this research. I am currently casting a wide net just to see what (if anything) is out there. I am currently based in Amsterdam and can travel by train to any available machines, though I would still appreciate news of any machines outside of an easily accessible range. Thank you for your time and help, Emily Benton [email protected] ------------------------------ Emily Benton Graduate Student (Class of 2025) University of Amsterdam Program in Conservation and Restoration Amsterdam Netherlands ------------------------------ 4.From: Samantha Couture Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: RE: Summer Fellowship Opportunity Message: Posting a reminder of the Caroline Bain archival fellowship available this summer at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Applications are due March 31st. -Sam ------------------------------ Samantha Couture Nora Saltonstall Conservator & Preservation Librarian Massachusetts Historical Society Boston MA [email protected] (617) 646-0506 ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-06-2025 07:10 From: Samantha Couture Subject: Summer Fellowship Opportunity The Massachusetts Historical Society is pleased to announce a summer fellowship in the conservation lab. It is for 210 hours to be completed between May-September of this year. There is a $4000 stipend. Anyone in a conservation, bookbinding, or library/archive program who is interested in hands on conservation experience is encouraged to apply. Please see attached file for the complete description. -Sam ------------------------------ Samantha Couture Nora Saltonstall Conservator & Preservation Librarian Massachusetts Historical Society Boston MA [email protected] <[email protected]> (617) 646-0506 ------------------------------ 5.From: Jenifer Bosworth Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: Registration is OPEN for the AIC MWG/IMF Collaborative Forum: Mountmaking Materials Message: 2025 AIC MWG/IMF Collaborative Forum: Mountmaking Materials: Coatings and Barriers Thursday, April 3, 2025 3-5:30p EST Virtual, free Registration is open! The American Institute for Conservation's Materials Working Group Fact Sheet Group <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.conservation-wiki.com%2Fwiki%2FMaterials_Working_Group__%3B!!EDx7F7x-0XSOB8YS_BQ!bvCjM4vTCCeVlJvAnUeqZDm8DDEi6Pwn2eGQsNpe_Cvq4hhP70try7xH22Axp01BKIfxvfNd-gZp4BI%24&data=05%7C02%7Cbosworthj%40si.edu%7C7e9aa33124434a8263eb08dd672e6419%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C638780171157452131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hOszh9vChrKABkTeYJw0PIMWp54a4oz7ZGIkWvvK9w0%3D&reserved=0> and the International Mountmakers Forum <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.mountmakersforum.net%2F__%3B!!EDx7F7x-0XSOB8YS_BQ!bvCjM4vTCCeVlJvAnUeqZDm8DDEi6Pwn2eGQsNpe_Cvq4hhP70try7xH22Axp01BKIfxvfNdzKSn7Ak%24&data=05%7C02%7Cbosworthj%40si.edu%7C7e9aa33124434a8263eb08dd672e6419%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C638780171157471391%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VNE6Vqm6qrGkGJoN4jEQy5bTKNJXVLavDX4VpP5kr%2FI%3D&reserved=0> will host a virtual gathering to discuss collaborative decision-making in selecting materials for mount fabrication. Decisions around mount fabrication are guided by materials testing, require creative problem solving and risk management, and involve dialogue between conservators and mountmakers. In this forum, we will explore models of collaboration between these stakeholders, as well as illuminate the role and nuances of materials testing. The forum will include short presentations on materials testing and examples of collaborations between mountmakers, conservators and scientists. The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with a small group of panelists. We invite mountmakers, conservators, scientists, and other museum professionals to attend this forum. Click here <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.mountmakersforum.net%2Fmaterials%2Fmountmaterialscollaboration__%3B!!EDx7F7x-0XSOB8YS_BQ!bvCjM4vTCCeVlJvAnUeqZDm8DDEi6Pwn2eGQsNpe_Cvq4hhP70try7xH22Axp01BKIfxvfNdTOu4c24%24&data=05%7C02%7Cbosworthj%40si.edu%7C7e9aa33124434a8263eb08dd672e6419%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C638780171157484623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JPP0IGnkAE99mcpfZiHgw7We%2FtComabqqWpqpMMgLcw%3D&reserved=0> for more information and to register: https://www.mountmakersforum.net/materials/mountmaterialscollaboration <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.mountmakersforum.net%2Fmaterials%2Fmountmaterialscollaboration__%3B!!EDx7F7x-0XSOB8YS_BQ!bvCjM4vTCCeVlJvAnUeqZDm8DDEi6Pwn2eGQsNpe_Cvq4hhP70try7xH22Axp01BKIfxvfNdTOu4c24%24&data=05%7C02%7Cbosworthj%40si.edu%7C7e9aa33124434a8263eb08dd672e6419%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C638780171157496801%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tfNdBm0S13RpmCBxz5efa%2BnrAR1UKPj2zyUZa60j2Jg%3D&reserved=0> Any questions? [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Jenifer Bosworth Exhibitions Conservator National Museum of Asian Art Smithsonian ------------------------------ 6.From: Ataa Alsalloum Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: One Day Symposium - Heritage in Transition: Skills and Approaches for Sustainability Message: Heritage in Transition: Skills and Approaches for Sustainability ICOMOS-UK in partnership with the University of Liverpool is holding a one-day symposium that may be of interest to your students, staff and communities. The event is kindly supported by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) <https://www.ihbc.org.uk/>. Join us for a one-day symposium exploring the evolving relationship between heritage preservation and sustainability to be held at the University of Liverpool, HUB502 Building, Lecture Theatre 3 on 11th April 2025. The event will focus on how we can sustainably adapt and retrofit heritage buildings to improve energy efficiency, enhance thermal comfort, and meet affordability needs while preserving their heritage values. What skills and approaches will we need to do this? What might we need to do differently? The symposium brings together academics, policymakers, practitioners, and emerging professionals to tackle these questions through: • Expert-led discussions featuring international, national, and local case studies demonstrating successful solutions and addressing ongoing challenges. • Interactive panel sessions highlighting gaps in skills and education required for sustainable heritage management. • Networking opportunities for collaborative knowledge exchange. Whether you are an architect, engineer, conservation specialist, policymaker, academic, or student, this symposium offers practical insights and innovative strategies for embedding sustainability in heritage conservation. Join us as we discuss how heritage can address climate challenges and become a catalyst for sustainable solutions more widely. Be part of this important conversation. Tickets for the In-person event can be purchased at the Eventbrite link here <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-in-transition-skills-and-approaches-for-sustainability-tickets-1283852841409?aff=oddtdtcreator> Tickets for the online event can be purchased here <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tickets-for-heritage-in-transition-conference-tickets-1284287842509?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*nlmlb4*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzQ2MDI4NTkwLjE3NDE5NzAxOTk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTc0MTk3MDE5OS4xLjAuMTc0MTk3MDE5OS4wLjAuMA..> For further information, please contact: [email protected] <[email protected]> and [email protected] https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-in-transition-skills-and-approaches-for-sustainability-tickets-1283852841409?aff=oddtdtcreator <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-in-transition-skills-and-approaches-for-sustainability-tickets-1283852841409?aff=oddtdtcreator> Dr Ataa Alsalloum (she/her) Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urban Heritage Programme Director: Sustainable Heritage Management MA ICOMOS UK Trustee and Chair of the Education, Training and Event Committee School of Architecture University of Liverpool 25 Abercromby Square Liverpool L69 7ZN University Profile: Liverpool University - Ataa Alsalloum <https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/architecture/staff/ataa-alsalloum-2/> Master Course Director: Sustainable Heritage Management MA - Overview <https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/sustainable-heritage-management-ma/overview/> Academic Website: Transcultural Heritage <https://www.transculturalheritage.com/> Office: +44 (0) 151 7949596 Mobile: +44 (0) 7452720700 ------------------------------ Ataa Alsalloum Lecturer in Architecture and Urban Heritage at the Liverpool School of Architecture University of Liverpool Liverpool United Kingdom ------------------------------ 7.From: Lisa Muccigrosso Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: RE: Opportunity: Digital Preservation Librarian at Iowa State University Library Message: As a reminder, this posting closes at 11:59pm on March 30. Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected] ------------------------------ Lisa Muccigrosso Interim Head of Preservation Iowa State University Library Ames IA ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-03-2025 16:48 From: Lisa Muccigrosso Subject: Opportunity: Digital Preservation Librarian at Iowa State University Library The Digital Preservation Librarian is part of a department of specialists dedicated to maintaining and supporting long-term access to our collections and supporting ongoing reformatting and conservation work. As part of this collaborative and dynamic team, the Digital Preservation Librarian coordinates the planning and implementation of digital preservation strategies to conduct effective digital records management and collections care. They will have the opportunity to develop and refine policies, procedures, and workflows for collection management and preservation, and influence the ongoing implementation of our digital preservation platform, Libnova. They will serve in collaborative groups across several departments and will bring curiosity about and openness to learning new standards, approaches, and emerging technologies. The Digital Preservation Librarian will: Along with colleagues in other departments, be part of a team charged with envisioning, planning, and implementing services that support the preservation of digital library materials and are consistent with best practices in the profession. Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies for preserving born-digital, reformatted/digitized, and licensed digital content across library collections, including digital assets in the library's digital repositories. Collaboratively develop and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies for transferring digital records to the University Archives. Act as a resource for the campus community on digital preservation best practices and records management. Act as a point of contact for vendors/services related to digital preservation. The library is committed to supporting all librarians through training and professional development opportunities to foster success and growth in their work. The Digital Preservation Librarian will be supported in the pursuit of continued learning relevant to their position and encouraged to share their skills with their colleagues at ISU and beyond. Starting salary: $60,000 - $64,000 per year (PS808) Level Guidelines Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity Provides guidance to studentsAnticipated start date: May 15, 2025 or laterIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programApplications will be accepted through March 30, 2025.View more information and apply at https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Librarian---Digital-Preservation_R16476 <https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Librarian---Digital-Preservation_R16476> Reach out to the hiring manager, Lisa Muccigrosso, with questions at [email protected] <[email protected]>. ------------------------------ Lisa Muccigrosso Interim Head of Preservation Iowa State University Library Ames IA ------------------------------ 8.From: Alice Paterakis Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025 4:03 PM Subject: 5 Day Workshop on the Conservation of Archaeological Objects Message: 5 Day Workshop on the Conservation of Archaeological Objects Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology (JIAA) Kaman, Krehir, Turkey July 7 to July 11, 2025 This workshop will cover the retrieval of artifacts from the ground and follow those artifacts through the processes of documentation, examination, cleaning, consolidation, reconstruction, restoration, storage, and museum display. Preventive conservation and the use of sustainable materials will be emphasized throughout the workshop. Instructor: Alice Boccia Paterakis Director of Conservation, Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled in a university program (undergraduate or graduate) in Turkey for cultural heritage conservation or a related field (such as archaeology) Fluency in English (all instruction will be in English) Enrollment Fee: 350$ or 13.000 TL per person Room and board will be provided by the JIAA. Participants will need to arrange their own travel to Kaman and should arrive at the JIAA on the evening of July 6 and arrange to depart on July 12. Please submit an email to Alice Boccia Paterakis expressing your interest with your c.v. attached that includes your degree of English proficiency. A Zoom interview will be part of the application process. Only a limited number of applicants may be accepted due to constraints in accommodation. 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