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OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
CARE AND HANDLING OF ART OBJECTS
(2) Always lift chairs under the seat rail, never by
tho backs or arms. Carry tables and other furniture
by the solid parts of their framework. not the orn-
amentation.
(3) Cover upholstered furniture in transit as delicate
fabrics are difficult to clean. Do not touch the
upholstery on the arms, seats, or backs of chairs
or sofas.
(4) Do not overload flat-bed trucks. Plecing chairs,
etc., on top of tablos or other objects is a
dengerous practice. Separate pieces of furniture
with pads to prevent contact, if more than one is
placed on the truck at the sa.me time. Do not allow
objects to extend beyond the odge of the truck.
per for 3
Unlocked drawers and cabinet doors as woll as fold-
ing table tops, movable parts, etc., must be held
in place (tiod if necessary), to prevont demage in
.O
transit.
(5) Removo marblo tops for transit and transport them in
vertical position on sido trucks. Do not carry them
horizontally, as they may break of their own woight.
(6) Wood pencling is seldom as strong as it looks. Move-
ment of it should never be undertaken without suffi-
cient help and proper supervision. As moldings and
trim are lightly attached, do not try to lift or
move woodwork by projecting parts.
(7) Preservo all fragments which may become detached.
Small
Objects
17 Hazards of mechanical violence to be guarded
against: abrasion, puncture, fracture, dis-
integration. Other hazards include: extreme
heat, water, dampness, sudden changes in temperature, humidity
and dirt.
a.
Ceramics, Enamels, Glass, etc:
(1) Never handle any objects unnecessarily. Work wi
th
proper supervision.
-27-
EH
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