Winterthur conservators and scientists have pioneered research into the preservation and technical analysis of art and artifacts from the museum’s collections and beyond. Their published work has directly influenced the fields of art conservation, the history of art, the history of technology, anthropology, and archaeology.
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Managing Mercury
From the end of the 15th to the mid-19th century, tin-mercury amalgams…
Masking a Stain
This rare, red-on-white printed handkerchief from the late 18th century shows General…
Uncovering Undercover Toxins
After discovering arsenic in some vintage books, a conservator spreads the word on safety. …
Bright Red or Scarlet?
Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands:…
Fifty Years of Remarkable Science
Did you know that Winterthur might have saved Lady Liberty from ruin? That it…
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Caring for Your Collections: Textile Conservation Tips
Textiles are more than just fabric; they weave together the stories of…
Caring for Your Collections: Caring for Your Family’s Gravestones
This edition of Caring for Your Collections blog posts comes from Binh-An…
Caring for Your Collections
Whether they are tracking pests, finding poison books, fixing a broken porcelain…
A Feather in Her Cap
Thousands of hours of work have been reverently spent preparing Winterthur’s new…
Conservation Clinic
Learn more about the condition, care, and recommended treatment for your antique!…
Objects Conservation
The Objects Conservation Lab is responsible for the care of more than…
Paintings Conservation
The Paintings conservator is responsible for the care of more than 380…
Textiles Conservation
Textile conservators at Winterthur are responsible for about 20,000 objects such as…