London Metropolitan Archives
August - September 2023
Placement in an archive setting, working with a wide array of historic and modern records and materials. Projects include:
Conservation of two 19th century springback record books
Conservation of 21st century photo album with degrading plasticizer
Creating custom housing for:
16th century royal charter in an oak box
17th century royal deeds with wax seals
19th century photogravure copper plates
Cleaning and backing removal from mounted 18th century royal charters and wax seals
Handling support for documentary filming

Custom mount for a royal wax seal

Creating a cradle profile for an exhibition loan

Custom archival housing for photogravure copper plates

Filming support for a research documentary

Backing removal from a wax seal

Archival housing of a photo album with degrading plasticizer

Adhesive removal from parchment document

Custom & secure housing for a uniquely shaped historic box

Creating a custom melinex enclosure for loose inclusions