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| | Conservation Department Overview: Carnegie Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) |
 | | Carnegie Museum of Art's Conservation Department is staffed by one paintings conservator, one objects conservator, and a secretary. |
 | | The department was established in 1981 with one paintings conservator on staff and space for a paintings conservation laboratory. |
 | | Preventive Conservation: The Conservation Department attempts to prevent or limit the causes of deterioration and damage to the collections, including incorrect handling and packing, vandalism, fire, water, pests, airborne contaminants, vibration, light-induced damage, incorrect temperature, and incorrect relative humidity. |
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