Saving Knowledge of the Past: Conservation of a Vintage Encyclopedia

This video delves into the detailed process of paper conservation and restoration, focusing on a 1948 encyclopedia-a remarkable artifact that reflects the knowledge and priorities of its time. Bound in red cloth with marbled paper accents, this book is not only a vessel of information but also a fine example of mid-20th-century craftsmanship. Through careful cleaning, tear repair, and binding stabilization, this project showcases the techniques and care involved in preserving such a historically and aesthetically significant piece.