What is the difference between preservation, conservation and restoration?
The terms preservation, conservation and restoration are used interchangeably these days, however they mean quite different things. Following are more defined explanations of the way we use terms at Studio C. Preservation refers to preventative work done to posters. Generally, posters that can be preserved are in good to excellent condition and to maintain them that way it is best to preserve them. Treatments include deacidifrication, starching etc. Restoration refers to corrective work done to posters to stop further deterioration and return them to as close as possible to their original condition. Conservation refers to the overall general process of “fixing” items. It is a name given to the industry as a whole and used when describing a completed item.
