Writing a number directly on an object is the most secure method of labelling. A simple guide to labelling museum objects introduction each museum object is individually numbered to identify and distinguish it from all other objects in a collection. In this case, the window mat is cut larger than the object, and the strips are visible across the image. Window mats for paper objects conserveogram 1 an adobe pdf file. A good display mount is first functional, and then as unobtrusive as possible. How many textile items do you have in your collection and how many are. The cidoc information categories, produced by the international committee for documentation cidoc of the international council of museums icom. These guidelines on the labelling and marking of museum objects were developed by the collections trust with the help of vivien chapman at the national conservation centre, national museums liverpool nml. Request pdf on oct 1, 2001, robert barclay and others published mount making for museum objects find, read and cite all the research you need on. Weak material, such as unfired pottery, needs as much support as possible. All the information relating to an object is filed and accessed using this unique number.
Museum exhibits come to life by the beautiful display of objects. The office of exhibits centrals oec primary mountmaker, howard clemenko, follows a. Avoid open display except in historic house museums and some gallery. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Mountmaking for museum objects request pdf researchgate. Labelling and marking museum objects booklet collections. International council of museums international committee. Check how the object is made and where it is stableunstable and where a mount can be put safely.
Topics covered include reasons for creating mounts, recommended stable materials, tips on choosing materials. Mountmaking is the process we use to address issues of stability, support, and positioning, with artistry, engineering, and conservation knowledge. Exhibit mounting variations for objects on paper national park. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A set of conservation guidelines for exhibitions resources. Request pdf on oct 1, 2001, robert barclay and others published mountmaking for museum objects find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. This page is the introductory page of the international guidelines for museum object information.
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