Archival Appraisal
School master clock, circa 1909
When working for UW Special Collections, I had the opportunity to demonstrate my skills in this area by writing appraisals of collections being offered by manuscript dealers. Here are some samples:
- Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA)
- Sammons letters
- Fruit merchant papers
- John F. Seebler journals
In my own collection of 19th century bicycles, technology and clothing (see thisvictorianlife.com), I routinely appraise and select items for preservation, restoration, or de-accession.
All uncredited photos on this site were taken by Gabriel Chrisman
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