In many cases a very effective solution to preserve an object is to create a custom housing, such as a the cloth covered clamshell boxes used here.
Conservation Treatment – Custom Housing
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19th and Early 20th Century Cloth Covered Bindings, Before Treatment
19th and Early 20th Century Cloth Covered Bindings, After Treatment
Cloth-Covered Clamshell Boxes, After Treatment
Cloth-Covered Clamshell Box with Object, Open
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