Online course on care of furniture and wood artifacts

MS226: Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts
Instructor: Helen Alten
Jan 10 - Feb 4, 2011
Location: Online at <URL:http://www.museumclasses.org>

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Description: Caring for furniture and wood artifacts demands an
understanding of how and why wood deteriorates. This course offers a
simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of wood as
well as the finished wooden object; be it either a totem pole, plow
or a French polished table. Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts
teaches students to identify woods, finishes and furniture styles,
write condition reports, and understand the agents of deterioration
that are harmful to wood both in storage and on exhibit. Topics
include preparing wood artifacts for storage and exhibit, the use of
archival materials with wood artifacts, housekeeping techniques for
furniture and large objects on open display, basic repairs and three
dimensional supports for storage or exhibit.

Course Outline:

    Introduction
    The structure and chemistry of wood
    Furniture and Their Styles and Structures
    Documentation and Condition Report Writing
    Wood Artifacts and Their Environment
    Handling Furniture and Wood Artifacts
    Treating Furniture and Wood Artifacts
    Care of Wood in Storage
    Care of Wood on Exhibit
    Conclusion


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