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Before the Pirate Toy Chest Became an Heirloom: Treasure Chest Thursday

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Fire! Fire! Fire!  As I researched the manufacturer of our newest family heirloom -- Mr. Curator's childhood "pirate" toy chest -- I discovered that we may own a unique relic of a once-thriving American toy company. Fire at former Cass Toy factory, January 19, 2012Photo by Gary Beauchemin, … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Water Damaged Photos for Future Conservation

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Water damaged photographs can often be salvaged, but you may not have time or resources to take care of your family memories immediately. The Northeast Document Conservation Center recommends this simple method for postponing photo recovery efforts -- Air drying is the preferred method for dealing … [Read more...]

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