Behind-The-Scenes at CCAHA

[Conservation Center <ccaha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are invited to a BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR of the Conservation
Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) during the Mid-Winter
American Library Association Conference on Friday, January 29,
1999, from 3pm until 5pm.


- Tour of a state-of-the-art Conservation Lab.

- Talk with conservators and technicians about current projects in
the laboratory and ask questions about treatment procedures,
disaster recovery of damaged books and art on paper, housing and
framing, and workshop opportunities.

- View treatment projects, such as a 1550 Cramer Bible, 16th - 18th
century medical books, a 1490 illuminated scroll, a 1693 William
Penn Indian Deed, historic panoramic photographs, and special
housing of prints for exhibition.



The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is
a non-profit regional conservation laboratory serving cultural,
educational, and research institutions, as well as private
individuals and organizations throughout the United States. For
over twenty years, CCAHA has specialized in the treatment of art
and historic artifacts on paper, rare books, and photographs. It
also offers on-site consultation services; educational programs and
seminars; internships, fellowships and apprenticeships; and
emergency conservation assistance.




Please RSVP to the Preservation Services Office by Wednesday,
January 27, 1999.


Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
264 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia,  PA  19103
215.545.0613
ccaha@xxxxxxxx
(between Locust and Spruce Streets on 23rd Street)