M. Desrochers, William R. Donnelly, M. King, Rosie Grayburn
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ABSTRACT Tin-mercury amalgam mirrors are ubiquitous amongst historical collections worldwide. They present potential human health risks as they degrade, releasing liquid mercury and mercury vapor. Over the last decade, care of degrading mirrors at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has evolved to their present storage: removing dripping mirrors from exhibition and into a limited-access storage space. Using a Jerome Mercury sensor, various methods for storage were evaluated for the buildup of mercury vapor. Mercury vapor accumulated within a plastic bag surrounding a dripping mirror, informing an open-design tray storage solution. While these trays catch drips at the source, they are open to ambient air to allow small volumes of vapor to dissipate. Updated practices for mirror storage, monitoring, and maintenance prioritize staff safety and object preservation.
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The American Institute for Conservation is the largest conservation membership organization in the United States, and counts among its more than 3000 members the majority of professional conservators, conservation educators and conservation scientists worldwide. The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC, or the Journal) is the primary vehicle for the publication of peer-reviewed technical studies, research papers, treatment case studies and ethics and standards discussions relating to the broad field of conservation and preservation of historic and cultural works. Subscribers to the JAIC include AIC members, both individuals and institutions, as well as major libraries and universities.
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