An overview of the features and benefits of sealed packages for paper-base collections, including a demonstration of the construction of a sealed package.

1. Sealed Packages Presented by Kimberly Andrews Preservation Services Officer Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA

4. Cross section of a picture frame

6. Glazing Glazing Material Light Transmission Light Reflection UV Blocking Capacity Optium Museum Acrylic (UV-F, antireflective and antistatic) 96% <1% 98% Museum Glass (UV-F and anti-reflective) 96% <1% 98% Conservation Clear Acrylite Acrylic (UV-F) 92% 8% >98% Conservation Glass (UV-F) >89% 8% 98% Clear Acrylite Acrylic (no coating) 92% 8% 66% Picture Glass (no coating) >90% 8% 45%

13. Mounting and hinging options Mat or spacer Mounting options Window mat over the edge of the object T-hinges, edge supports or corners Float object in window sink mat or with spacers V-hinges at top and sides, slip hinges

14. Hinging Options

15. Creating Sealed Packages