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1. Stabilisation of sablé beaded purse 2. 12-month Tapestry conservation internship at Historic Royal Palaces, U.K. 3. ACS 2027 Spring Meeting – Art and Archaeological Chemistry Symposium 4. Job Post: Preservation Technician _ Stanford campus 5. AHN: Call for Papers for AIC's Annual Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Willemijn Bolderman Posted: Thursday August 27, 2026 10:39 AM Subject: Stabilisation of sablé beaded purse Message: Hello all, I'm currently working on a sablé beaded purse dating from ca. 1685-1715. The thread is damaged in several areas, which has resulted in bead loss and structural instability. We are currently exploring possible treatment options. The damaged beadwork needs to be stabilised first to prevent further loss during handling. However, the beads are too small to allow for the introduction of an additional thread. One option being considered is an adhesive treatment, locally securing the beads around the damaged areas either to one another or to the thread. I have tested Paraloid B-72 on mock-ups, but found it to be too rigid for this application. Does anyone have experience treating or stabilising historical beadwork in a similar condition? Are there any alternative adhesives that might remain sufficiently flexible, or other treatment approaches that could be suitable? I would be very interested to hear about your experiences, suggestions, or references to similar treatments. Many thanks in advance! Willemijn ------------------------------ Willemijn Bolderman Textile Conservator Rijksmuseum Amsterdam ------------------------------ 2.From: Mika Takami Posted: Thursday August 27, 2026 10:40 AM Subject: 12-month Tapestry conservation internship at Historic Royal Palaces, U.K. Message: Vacancy: Tapestry Conservation Intern Location: Hampton Court Palace Type of role: Full-time, Fixed term - 12 months Salary: £31,860 per annum We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world - The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. The internship This long-standing conservation internship programme is offered by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) and based in the Textile Conservation Studio at Hampton Court Palace. This unique and generously funded opportunity is open to recent textile conservation graduates who are keen to build on their knowledge and practical skills in the specialised field of tapestry conservation. The internship is designed to provide emerging conservators with structured, hands-on experience, professional mentoring, and access to a wide range of professional development opportunities across HRP's broader conservation team and disciplines. This year, the programme will also include a structured short-term placement outside HRP, providing an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into alternative conservation practice settings, broaden professional experience, and deepen understanding of tapestry conservation within the wider heritage sector. The intern will be supported by HRP's Tapestry Conservation Team Supervisor and the Treatment Conservation Manager, who oversees the programme. Together, they will provide structured mentoring, regular feedback, and professional guidance to support the intern's development of technical skills, reflective practice, and professional competencies in line with Icon's Professional Standards. The role The Intern will develop practical experience in the conservation and care of historic tapestries through an individual tapestry project, while also contributing to a range of team projects. Working alongside experienced specialists in HRP's long-established Textile Conservation Studio, the Intern will build a broad understanding of tapestry conservation, treatment methodologies, and collection care. Over the course of the 12-month placement, the Intern will focus primarily on hands-on tapestry conservation treatments, while also carrying out condition assessments, assisting with the display and installation of tapestries and historic furnishings, and contributing to the ongoing care, documentation, and management of these collections. As part of HRP's wider multidisciplinary Conservation Department, the Intern will have regular opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across different conservation specialisms. The placement will provide insight into preventive conservation practices, conservation science research related to historic tapestries, condition auditing and documentation processes, and the use of collections management databases. About you You will have a passion for textile conservation and heritage, together with a recognised textile conservation qualification or equivalent experience. You will have a particular interest in historic tapestry conservation and be keen to develop your skills and expertise within this specialist field. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team. You will be proactive and enthusiastic about learning, with a commitment to developing your professional knowledge and skills. You will also be comfortable working at height and enjoy engaging with a wide range of people, including colleagues, visitors, and other stakeholders, sharing your enthusiasm for conservation and heritage. Strong digital documentation skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and detailed records of conservation work. While not essential, experience of caring for historic tapestries within historic houses or other heritage settings would be advantageous. Closing date: 23:55, 27 September 2026 The internship will commence in November 2026, with interviews scheduled for 12-13 October 2026 at Hampton Court Palace. Portfolios should be submitted electronically one week before. Please visit to find out more and apply, please visit Tapestry Conservation Intern - Historic Royal Palaces <https://hrp.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-3/xf-2af574245c89/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1654-Tapestry-Conservation-Intern/en-GB> Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. Please be advised that Historic Royal Palaces is unable to provide sponsorship for the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role, as it does not meet the required eligibility criteria for this immigration route. This long-standing conservation internship programme has been made possible through the generous support of The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust and the Lord Barnby's Foundation, together with a new grant administered by the Institute of Conservation (Icon) through the Collaborative Conservation Skills Internship Programme. This programme is funded by a consortium of seven heritage funders: The Anna Plowden Trust, Idlewild Trust, Julia Rausing Trust, National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, Pilgrim Trust, The Radcliffe Trust, and the Swire Charitable Trust. The Collaborative Conservation Skills Internship Programme is a sector-wide initiative that addresses conservation skills shortages and supports the development of the next generation of conservation professionals. We are extremely grateful to all our supporters. ------------------------------ Mika Takami Treatment Conservation Manager Historic Royal Palaces ------------------------------ 3.From: Celia Chari Posted: Thursday August 27, 2026 4:01 PM Subject: ACS 2027 Spring Meeting – Art and Archaeological Chemistry Symposium Message: I am pleased to share that the call for abstracts is now open for the Art and Archaeological Chemistry symposium at the 2027 American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring Meeting in New Orleans, LA (March 21–25, 2027). Submissions are open through Monday, September 28. The symposium will run over two days and is organized into four sessions, reflecting support from four ACS divisions: ANYL (Analytical Chemistry), COMP (Computers in Chemistry), HIST (History of Chemistry), and CHED (Chemical Education): Session I: Novel Analytical Methods >From neutron activation analysis to muon-induced X-ray emissions in cultural >heritage, featuring a keynote by Brandi MacDonald (University of Missouri >Research Reactor). Session II: Computational Methods Including emerging applications of AI in materials classification for art and archaeology, featuring a keynote by Emeline Pouyet (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation, CNRS). Session III: Recipes, Replication, and Archaeo-inspired Materials Addressing provenance, processing, and properties of mineral and synthetic pigments, with a keynote by Barbara Berrie. Session IV: Archaeological Chemistry in STEM Education Exploring the use of heritage science in teaching across classrooms and museums, featuring a keynote by Thiago Puglieri (UCLA/Getty). More invited speakers to be announced soon! Abstracts can be submitted via ACS MAPS under New Approaches and Results in Archaeological Chemistry: https://callforabstracts.acs.org/acsspring2027/HIST <https://callforabstracts.acs.org/acsspring2027/HIST> We look forward to receiving your contributions and hope to see you in New Orleans. ------------------------------ Celia S. Chari Nicholas Zumbulyadis Organizers of the 2027 ACS Archaeological Chemistry Symposium ------------------------------ 4.From: Laurent Cruveillier Posted: Thursday August 27, 2026 4:02 PM Subject: Job Post: Preservation Technician _ Stanford campus Message: Preservation Technician <https://fa-exuf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Stanford/job/200826> Stanford remove preview <https://fa-exuf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Stanford/job/200826> Preservation Technician Preservation Technician Department: Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Preservation Department Location: Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library & Archives Job Type: Regular, Continuing, Full-Time Work Schedule: Eight hours per day, Monday through Friday Classification: Non-Exempt Job Level: Library Specialist 4 Pay bracket: $66,925 - $124,927 Work Arrangement: Fully on-site The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking a qualified candidates for the full-time position of Preservation Technician for the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. View this on Stanford > <https://fa-exuf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Stanford/job/200826> ------------------------------ Laurent Cruveillier Book & Paper Conservator Hoover Institution Library and Archives Stanford United States ------------------------------ 5.From: Alyssa Rina Posted: Thursday August 27, 2026 4:02 PM Subject: AHN: Call for Papers for AIC's Annual Meeting Message: The Archaeological Heritage Network (AHN) seeks proposals for the AIC's 2027 Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Proposals should reflect the meeting theme of Community of Trust and center on archaeological conservation. Possible topics include field work, site management, archaeological collections, and/or a significant treatment. We encourage submissions that highlight working effectively across disciplines and/or within teams, sustainable preservation, and collaborative work with traditional knowledge holders. AHN will be hosting an AHN Specialty Session, a Joint Session with the Architecture Specialty Group (ASG), and assisting with a session on the Treatment of Mummified Human Remains. Submissions for the ASG/AHN joint session should focus on archaeological and architectural preservation in relation to communities of trust. Topics may include though are not limited to sustainable site and architectural preservation in relation to local capacity building, funding strategies, adaptive reuse, locally sourced materials, innovative solutions to sites with limited resources, and environmentally conscious strategies within networks of trust. Submissions for the Treatment of Mummified Human Remains may include the treatment and restoration of mummified human remains, reflections of past decisions, highlighting how conservation professionals balance treatment priorities, research and exhibit goals, and ethical considerations. Session organizers recognize the difficulties inherent when discussing these matters but feel that this makes it more important to create a space in which these discussions can happen. Papers submitted for this session may include sensitive materials and/or contested cultural heritage. Please select the "My Proposed Abstract Engages with Contested Cultural Heritage" when completing your submission to ensure the topic is handled with additional care. Abstraction submission deadline is Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. Abstracts should be no longer than 500 words and be accompanied by author bio(s) of 300 words or less. To submit an abstract, please click here <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/call-for-submissions> or visit AIC's Call for Submissions webpage. There is now one centralized proposal form to submit papers (as well as panels and posters) for AIC. If you have any questions, please reach out to AHN Program Chair, Alyssa Rina ([email protected] <[email protected]>) and AHN Assistant Program Chair, Ella Andrews ([email protected] <[email protected]>). ------------------------------ Alyssa Rina (she/her) Objects Conservator at Western Archeological and Conservation Center M.S. in Art Conservation | Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
