Pipe with catlinite bowl and stem wrapped in fur, Potawafomi, Cat. 1 55801 



Photo by Diane Alexander White, neg 1 10294c 



CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM 

 FOR COLLECTORS 



Saturday, April 22 

 9:30am to 12:30pm 



Do you hove a collection of quilts, books, or photographs? Are you uncertain about how 

 they should be displayed or handled? If so, come to Field Museum on Saturday, April 22. 

 In the Founders' Room, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, a panel of conservation experts will 

 discuss basic care and handling of a variety of materials. Learn about the major causes of 

 damage and deterioration to collections and what precautions you can take to avoid 

 them. Find out when to call a professional conservator. 



SPEAKERS 



Carol Turchan on photographs 



Bill Minter on books 



Nancy Rubin on textiles 



Christine Del Re on objects 



Mary Lee on paper 



Faye Wrubel on paintings 



Catherine Sease on general problems 



Come with as many questions as you like, but please do not bring in objects for discus- 

 sion. Space for this free discussion is limited, so please call Mono Barz at 322-8885 by 

 April 1 4 to reserve a place. 



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