Care of Historic Musical Instruments

C I M C I M

The Care of Historic Musical Instruments

CIMCIM is a co-publisher of the new book THE CARE OF HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, edited by Robert L. Barclay. This important book is published by the Canadian Conservation Institute, The Museums and Galleries Commission (UK), and CIMCIM.

Topics covered include: ethics and the use of heritage musical instruments, whether they are in the possession of individuals, private collectors, or museums; materials; basic conservation treatments; maintenance strategies; and documentation. The book includes a bibliography and details of the resources, advice, and support available to the custodians of collections.

Written by seven international specialists in the care and preservation of historic musical instruments: Robert L. Barclay, May Cassar, Friedemann Hellwig, Cary Karp, Arnold Myers, Scott Odell, and Mimi Waitzman.

The Care of Historic Musical Instruments, edited by R.L. Barclay. Co-published by CCI, MGC and CIMCIM, 1997. vi + 145 pages. ISBN 0 660 17116 3.

Price: $ Canadian 36.00 plus packing and postage.

Available by post from The Canadian Conservation Institute

See the ordering details and download the order form.

Also stocked by:
Tony Bingham, London
Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Also available by order from any good bookseller.

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