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  • 1.  Display Cases for Silver

    Posted 07-01-2025 14:38
    Hello Everyone,

    I am curious to know what material or devices people place inside display cases with silver to slow down tarnishing.
    If you use something that you think works well, I would be interested in hearing more about it.

    Thanks!
    -Todd
      


  • 2.  RE: Display Cases for Silver

    Posted 07-02-2025 16:29

    I would recommend both the appropriate amount of silica gel for the volume of the gasketed exhibit case and also 3M Anti-Tarnish Strips within the case. These two strategies worked well for our collection for a display period of six months at the RISD Museum.



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    Ingrid Neuman
    Senior Conservator
    RISD Museum
    Providence RI
    (617) 947-2189
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  • 3.  RE: Display Cases for Silver

    Posted 07-03-2025 13:31

    Ingrid,

    Thanks for this information- very helpful.  Out of curiosity regarding the silica gel, what do you view as your target RH window in a display case for silver?



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    Todd Holmberg
    Collections Maintenance Technician
    Minneapolis Institute of Art
    Minneapolis
    United States
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  • 4.  RE: Display Cases for Silver

    Posted 07-03-2025 15:58

    Hi Todd,

    Our target RH for silver would be 35% +/- 5% generally.



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    Ingrid Neuman
    Senior Conservator
    RISD Museum
    Providence RI
    (617) 947-2189
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    Original Message


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