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1. Inquiry on consolidation of fragile silver gelatin prints 2. RE: Ergonomic chairs for lab ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Elena Álvarez Benet Posted: Saturday April 25, 2026 7:34 AM Subject: Inquiry on consolidation of fragile silver gelatin prints Message: Dear all, My name is Elena, and I am currently working on my master's thesis on the conservation of photographic materials. During my practical work, I have come across several silver gelatin prints with very fragile, powdery emulsions. While researching appropriate treatments, I found that Klucel G (25% in ethanol) can be used as a consolidant. However, I was wondering whether anyone has encountered a similar issue and could share their experience or preferred treatment approach. Thank you very much in advance for your time. Best regards, Elena 2.From: JP Brown Posted: Saturday April 25, 2026 2:07 PM Subject: RE: Ergonomic chairs for lab Message: Heres an expensive option youve probably been looking at: Hag Capisco 8106, 19-26 height, with foot ring and multi-surface casters. Somewhat less expensive in the Puls partially upholstered variant. If you go this route, get a darker upholstery - the bright upholstery colors look fun, but stain pretty easily in use. JP JP Brown (he/his) Senior Conservator Vice-Chair MFT-IDG <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg> Field Museum 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 fieldmuseum.org <http://fieldmuseum.org> ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 4/24/2026 6:46:00 PM From: Jordan Tanner Subject: Ergonomic chairs for lab Hello, I am the new Conservator for Special Collections and Archives at UNLV. I am in the process of thinking of a few changes I would like to make to the lab in the coming year and one of the things that is on my wishlist are some of those ergonomic chairs that allow you to lean on the "back" while working at the bench. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts or specific chairs they enjoy or even examples they don't like? I have done a small bit of looking and it appears they can be a bit expensive, so I was hoping to get some of your thoughts. Thanks so much! ------------------------------ Jay Tanner He/Him/They Conservator, Special Collections and Archives University of Nevada, Las Vegas United States [email protected] ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
