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Repair, restore or conserve: ask what the work will do
A clear description matters more than a reassuring label.
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Looking after old things often means doing less. Understand the surface, notice changes and make thoughtful choices before reaching for a product or tool.
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How to write a useful first enquiry to a conservator
Give enough context for a meaningful reply without trying to diagnose the object.
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The little bag of fittings needs a proper identity
A hinge, key or screw loses much of its usefulness when nobody knows where it belongs.
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Sorting an inherited collection without rushing its stories
Make the objects safe and the information findable before deciding what stays.
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A care kit with fewer products and better notes
The most useful supplies help you observe and organise before you intervene.