With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people have family silver they bring out for special occasions. Did you know that cleaning away the tarnish yearly will eventually wear away the silver? Consider these tips from the Free Library Collection Care department: Store your silver so that it doesn't tarnish Believe it or not,… continue reading Quick Tips to Help Care for Your Silverware
By written by Collection Care November 24, 2021
Do you ever think of the environment in a display case? Probably not. It’s one of the geeky concerns of the Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP) Collection Care Department. Most recently, while working with the Rare Book Department (RBD) in preparation for the upcoming exhibition, “The Year of the Bard: Shakespeare at… continue reading The Odd Little Oddy Test: Keeping the Free Library of Philadelphia Special Collections Safe When on Display
By written by Collection Care January 17, 2014
