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Hi All! It's my turn to reach out with a conservation question! The below question was posted on the AIHA's forum. I'm happy to pass along any recommendations if you'd rather not contact David directly 😁 I have an antique chair that was recently "re-covered" with a needlepoint medalion and ...

Hi Jerry! Most smoke tubes that I've used in the past are glass ampules that you break on either end and then use a bulb to push air through it. Every time you do that "smoke" is emitted and it can be used to test air movement. Most of them are made with ethylenediamine and/or acetic acid, so they ...

From the safety side of things, the only things I can think of are aggravating people with allergies and you have to be very careful about the soil. Beyond just the pests already mentioned, plants that aren't watered appropriately can leave standing water in the pots and eventually mold. Which loops ...

Hi Sarah! Here's a response from Kathy Makos :) Jessica: I ran this by a family member who is a professional trombonist and familiar with the restrictions on collection care. He said that most brass instrument cleanings involve either strong acids to chemically clean or sonic cleaning. He noted ...

Hi Sarah! I passed along your question to the AIHA's Biological and Microbiological Working Group and the Museum and Cultural Heritage Industry Working Groups to see if anyone has experience with bat guano remediation and/or PPE selection. Looks like most government agencies recommend a bleach ...