Conserving History

Add to Calendar 20240927 20240927 Europe/London Conserving History Market Place, Helston, TR13 8TH

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Location

Museum of Cornish Life, Helston | View on Google Maps

Dates

Fri 27th September, 2024
11:00 am

About this event

Conservator Helena Jaeschke will discuss how museums conserve historic objects related to making

Meet accredited museum conservator Helena Jaeschke of Museum Development South West, who will discuss how museums conserve historic objects related to making, from the leather used by cobblers to wooden farming tools and blacksmith’s ironwork.

She will talk about what museums and collectors can do to protect artefacts from damp, mould, too much light and pests like woodworm and moths, and show you how to recognise the signs of damage. Come and see a demonstration of how to clean and repair objects that have suffered, and bring your own questions and historic artefacts for advice on what you can do to protect them.

All welcome [no woodworm and moths permitted]

This talk is part of Helston Makes It!, our week-long annual celebration of makers and craft. This year, the festival celebrates the trades and crafts on display in our Meat Market, such as glove making, serpentine turning and woodwork.

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https://museumofcornishlife.co.uk/whats-on/talk-conserving-the-history-of-making/

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