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    Porcelain should be stored in a temperature between 59-67°F with 45-54% humidity. It does not like extremes of temperature or humidity. It should be stored in low traffic areas on stable shelves lined with foam and individually wrapped if not stable on its own. Porcelain can be displayed if exposure to light, humidity and touching is limited. It should be handled carefully with gloves and never stacked or bumped against other ceramics. Dusting with a soft cloth is sufficient for cleaning but deeper cleaning requires checking with a conservator first. Mold or damage to decorations from humidity are issues to watch for and a conservator should be consulted if a piece is unstable, warped or cracked.

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    Porcelain should be stored in a temperature between 59-67°F with 45-54% humidity. It does not like extremes of temperature or humidity. It should be stored in low traffic areas on stable shelves lined with foam and individually wrapped if not stable on its own. Porcelain can be displayed if exposure to light, humidity and touching is limited. It should be handled carefully with gloves and never stacked or bumped against other ceramics. Dusting with a soft cloth is sufficient for cleaning but deeper cleaning requires checking with a conservator first. Mold or damage to decorations from humidity are issues to watch for and a conservator should be consulted if a piece is unstable, warped or cracked.

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    How to look after:

    Porcelain
    Temperature: 59-67F
    Humidity: 45-54%
    Note that fluctuations do happen and they should be worried about if they are over +/- 5. The
    actual temperature and humidity set will also depend on the other objects in your collection. Porcelain
    mainly doesn't like extremes for either one.

    Light Level: Midrange but low exposure is best. If lights are needed, no natural or florescent
    lighting!

    Pests to look for: Not many things go for fired clay, however keep an eye out for the normal
    pests, they will like your storage and the decorations might be tempting as well.

    How to store: Low traffic areas, stable shelves lined with polyethylene foam. If the object
    cannot be placed safely on its own it should be wrapped in unbuffered tissue paper (or washed cotton
    flannel) and into a polyethylene foam form cut for the piece in question.

    How to not store: Buffered tissue paper, stacked on top of each other with nothing protecting
    them, heavy objects on top shelf, and where people can easily knock into them or have to move them
    often.

    Displayed for exhibit? Sure! Just keep in mind exposure to light, the humidity, and if it is easily
    touched by visitors!

    In order to handle properly do it in limited amounts and with nitrile (or latex if you can) gloves.
    Never pick up from protruding handles or by the rim. Only by the base of the piece and with both
    hands. Move in a padded cart and never stack objects on top of each other. No bumping against other
    ceramics either.

    How to clean: Soft dry cloth or brushes to dust. If deeper cleaning is needed, look to see if what
    cleaners might be gentle enough and very carefully wash it with a soft cloth and little water. Double
    check with a conservator first when using cleaning product, however!

    Significant Issues: Mold can be a problem. If the porcelain is painted or glazed it can eat the
    decorations. Also be careful of gazes and decorations, as they could have been made with lead, or other
    hazardous materials.

    When to go to conservator: When a cleaning product is needed. Also, if your porcelain is


    unstable and you are thinking of separating it into a micro-environment. So if the piece in question has
    been dealing with lots of humidity and it has been affecting its decorations or form go to a conservator.
    If it looks warped or cracked then you should ask for help. Oddly, broken pieces are the least of your
    worries.

    Sources: “Appendix P: Curatorial Care of Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Objects.” Accessed July
    12, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/MHI/AppendP.pdf.

    Fesmire, Jon. “How to Store Porcelain Dolls.” StorageFront.com, 2019,


    https://www.storagefront.com/therentersbent/how-to-store-porcelain-dolls/.

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