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1. RE: Chinese silk scroll 2. Free webinar: Mold in collections - biology, prevention, and monitoring | July 30, 10:30am ET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Pan Yi-ling Posted: Tuesday June 30, 2026 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Chinese silk scroll Message: Hi Thor, Since this is a Chinese silk scroll, I would recommend finding a conservator with expertise in traditional Chinese mounting, as Chinese and Japanese scrolls differ significantly in their construction and conservation traditions. If you prefer treatment in the U.S., I recommend Ika Hsiao, formerly of the Cleveland Museum of Art, who has extensive experience with Chinese paintings. If overseas treatment is an option, our Conservation Center at National Taiwan Normal University also accepts private conservation projects. Feel free to email me if I can help or if you would like Ika's contact information. ------------------------------ Pan Yi-ling Conservator Research Center for Conservation of Cultural Relics, National Taiwan Normal University Taipei City Taiwan ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-25-2026 14:23 From: D. Thor Minnick Subject: Chinese silk scroll Aloha to all, I am seeking someone in the San Francisco Bay area to examine and treat a several hundred years old Chinese silk scroll for a client. It is an edict from the Emperor of China to his wife's family. It has some serious water damage staining on a portion of the scroll, but other parts are undamaged. The scroll is about 12 feet long. I have been forwarded several photos that show the staining/damage. Any suggestions for a Bay area person would be appreciated? Thank you and Aloha from the Islands Sincerely, Thor Minnick ___________________ D. Thor Minnick 913 Waimanu Street Honolulu, HI 96814-3317 808 597 8142 http://www.minnickassociates.com <http://www.minnickassociates.com/> 2.From: Melissa King Posted: Tuesday June 30, 2026 4:24 PM Subject: Free webinar: Mold in collections - biology, prevention, and monitoring | July 30, 10:30am ET Message: Conserv is hosting a free webinar on mold risk in cultural heritage collections, and we'd like to extend an invitation to the community. On July 30 at 10:30am Eastern, Dr. Morena Ferreira, Preventive Conservator and mold expert, will walk through the fundamentals of mold in collection settings - what it is, what drives its development, and how institutions can approach prevention and monitoring. Topics will include: What mold is and why it poses a risk to collections The environmental conditions that contribute to mold development, including the role of temperature and dew point Health and safety considerations for staff working with affected materials Practical approaches to prevention in collection environments An introduction to monitoring tools for tracking environmental conditions over time The webinar is designed to be accessible across a range of roles - conservators, collections managers, registrars, archivists, and library staff are all welcome. Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30am Eastern / 9:30am Central / 7:30am Pacific Cost: Free Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tO7AnE8kQCuBfC9stAJ7rg#/registration ------------------------------ Melissa King Preventive Conservator | VP of Customer Experience Conserv Portland, ME www.conserv.io ------------------------------ 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.
