Paper

Objectives

At the end of this chapter you should:

• understand the main factors that contribute to the deterioration of paper;

• be able to identify damage and deterioration of paper;

• understand how paper should be stored to minimise damage;

• understand how flat paper items should be displayed;

• have the necessary knowledge and practical skills to mount and frame paper items; and

• know how to make simple, protective enclosures for flat paper items.

The edges of this print are torn and damaged, with losses at the corners. Photograph courtesy of the Ian Potter Art Conservation Service, University of Melbourne