| When: | Saturday, May 5, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | David Library of the American Revolution |
| Subject: | Paper Conservation: An Eye Opener |
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Are you the archivist in your family? Perhpas you have old family documents, such as a marriage certificate from the 19th century, or a family Bible. Come and learn about document preservation from Elizabeth Wendelin, and ensure that those precious heirlooms remain intact for future generations. Illustrated Power Point program addressing paper making and its brief history, followed by factors affecting the longevity of paper. A series of slides illustrates treatment steps in paper conservation, including photographs of before and after treatment of paper based items. |
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| Speaker: | Elizabeth Wendelin, Paper Conservator of Fine Art |
| Elizabeth Wendelin is an Art Conservator in private practice, specializing in the treatment of fine art on paper, archival materials, and documents and paintings done on parchment. She completed her Master of Science degree in Art Conservation from the University of Delaware - Winterthur Art Conservation Program in 1984, and was named a Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) in 1996. |