Most archives have some artefacts in their holdings so this new brochure may 
be of interest to some of you as well as museums.  See the message below 
from the OMA.

Iona McCraith
Preservation Consultant
Archives Association of Ontario
Tel: (705) 277-1309     Fax: (705) 277-2091
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Subject: Metals brochure online


>
>>New resource for museums on Canadian Conservation Institute website:
>
> A metals "brochure" is available online at 
> http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/main_e.aspx .This well-illustrated resource not 
> only illustrates examples of corrosion products on copper, iron, silver, 
> tin and lead artifacts but provides hints on recognizing metals and their 
> corrosion, problems and solutions, and an appendix on factors of 
> deterioration. You will want to make add this link to your "Favourites" 
> for condition reporting metal artifacts or reviewing your artifact storage 
> areas including exhibits.
>
> Thanks to CCI for making this resource so affordably and easily available 
> for museum workers who care for collections.
>
>
>
> Cathy Blackbourn
> Professional Development Program Manager
> Ontario Museum Association
>
>