American Association for State and Local History

JUNE 21, 2018

NMAI curators and archivists toured us through their off-site collections as well as their public exhibits, all while emphasizing best research practices in material culture. We left the workshop with a wealth of “new” materials found outside the document-filled archive. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

Material 52

Material Research Analysis Collectibles 52

WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials.

Material 52

Material Identification Research Scope of Work 52

WCG

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

Textiles 52

Textiles Material Research Maker/Artist 52

WCG

JANUARY 10, 2025

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

Textiles 52

Textiles Material Research Glass 52