Occasionally, collection objects need the specialized care and attention only a trained conservator can provide. Conservators clean, stabilize and repair objects using chemical and physical tests to determine the age and make up of specific artifacts. When paper objects in our collection need conservation, CSPM contacts local experts like Jennifer McGlinchey Sexton, who recently stabilized four WWI posters for our exhibit: Promoting Patriotism: WWI in Colorado Springs. The ephemeral nature of posters dictates that they are often discarded or heavily damaged after use. Posters and broadsides are typically soiled, ripped or marred with adhesives. The WWI posters’ in the collection are no exception. McGlinchey Sexton cleaned the posters, removed tape, aligned folded areas and tears and lined the posters with Japanese paper to stabilize them. Finally, she delicately in-painted the posters to reduce the appearance of any missing pieces. This painstaking work is important, and CSPM is grateful to have expert conservators in our area to help care for the collections. However, professional conservation is expensive. If you are interested in helping CSPM preserve these priceless pieces of history, please contact Leah Davis Witherow,Museum Curator of History at lwitherow@ springsgov.com or 385-5649 for more information. Thank you! From the CSPM Collection CHECK THIS OUT! Stop by the museum store and see the new custom designed ornament showcasing the beautiful Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum! This keepsake of the “downtown jewel” sells for $20.00 and can only be purchased at the museum store. The store now has lovely handcrafted tea cup silk flower arrangements, perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion. * The museum store is now looking for volunteers. Store volunteers receive a 20% discount, free parking and the benefit of visiting with people worldwide. Interested? Contact Meg Poole at 385-5631. pg. 7
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