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The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library

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The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library

As a consequence of the massive flooding of the Cedar and Iowa rivers that occurred in Iowa last June, The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids was surrounded by 15 feet of water, well above any historical level. As soon as the water started to recede and the building was safe to enter, The Conservation Center sent a five person disaster response team to assess and recover the textile collection that was located on the first floor of the museum and thus totally immersed during the flood. This portion of the textile collection encompassed approximately 1,000 traditional Czech and Slovak costumes and garments, many with detailed colored embroidery, glass beading and metallic thread decorations.

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The Importance of Conservation Framing: The Basics and The Benefits of Archival Housing

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The Importance of Conservation Framing: The Basics and The Benefits of Archival Housing

When owners and caretakers of artwork want to properly house their treasured works, their collection may pass through The Center’s Custom Framing Department. Works on canvas, metal, wood, plastic and everything in-between are treated at The Chicago Conservation Center. Each work is individually assessed in order to determine the most appropriate type of housing, based upon the medium, the stability of the piece, the style and the client’s display concerns. A wide variety of housing options are available: traditional framing, custom mounts, and vitrines are the most common.

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How To Pack and Ship Fine Art

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How To Pack and Ship Fine Art

There are a few guidelines that collectors should follow when preparing to ship or pack fine art. Safe and proper handling can mean the difference between a successful transfer and an unexpected disaster.

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Conservation and Restoration of the Chevy Chase Sideboard

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Conservation and Restoration of the Chevy Chase Sideboard

At the time of Hurricane Katrina, the Chevy Chase Sideboard lay in a warehouse, broken down for shipment and secured on pallets, awaiting transportation north. This journey was scheduled to occur in mere days when the contents of the entire building were inundated by a flood that swamped the entire Ninth Ward, as well as most of the city of New Orleans.

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