Praise for Caring for Your Collections
“Woodworm, mat burns, foxing spots. By the time the advice of 19 experts (from the chairman of Sotheby’s to a Winterthur conservator) is perused, collectors should have not only a good idea of what these three terms mean, but also a solid foundation in caring for and preserving their treasures.” —Barbara Jacobs, Booklist
“Written by an impressive group of conservator experts, this book is a comprehensive and practical guide to preserving collectible objects often found in the hands of the private collector. Each chapter covers a specific art form.... The authors follow up the do’s and don’ts of routine care with recommendations on what to do if damage occurs, often utilizing before-and-after photos.... Recommended for public libraries or any collection concerned with preservation.” —Vicki Gadberry, Library Journal
“Experts share secrets and philosophies about caring for art and other treasured objects, concentrating on preventive maintenance, how to watch for damage, etc. Directed to the average person who collects.” —Collectrix
“Caring for Your Collections...speaks with authority on preserving and protecting just about anything private collectors may choose to amass.” —Elle Decor
“The book may change forever your methods of housekeeping.” —Lita Solis-Cohen, Baltimore Sun
“The definitive guide for the individual collector.” —Veranda
“No serious collector can afford to ignore...this compendium of practical information and professional advice by 19 of the nation’s foremost conservation experts.” —Taube G. Greenspan, American Craft
“Caring for Your Collections is the first practical guide written for collectors spelled with a small ‘c’ as well as for the everyday variety of accumulators.... It is a valuable encyclopedia, a fascinating dictionary and a cautionary tale to be heeded when necessary.” —Elizabeth Shaw, Gazette-Advertiser (Rhinebeck, New York)
“A practical care guide with expert advice aimed at the average collector. It’s well worth the investment.” —Madeleine McDermott Hamm, Houston Chronicle