Japanese Scrolls and Paper Conservation at HACE

The National Park Service is seeking a professional conservator to provide treatment for historic artifacts, specifically Japanese scrolls, at the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. The conservator will be responsible for examining the artifacts, conducting tests, and selecting appropriate techniques for treatment. They will also develop treatments in consultation with park curators and senior conservators, provide written documentation, and make recommendations concerning collection care. The work is expected to take no more than 400 hours. • The contractor will provide technical support in the preservation of critically damaged artifacts. • The contractor will examine artifacts to determine the nature and cause of deterioration. • The contractor will develop treatments in consultation with park curators and senior conservators. • The contractor will provide written documentation for the examination and condition analysis phase, treatment proposal phase, and final treatment phase. • The contractor will make contacts with parks for treatment scheduling and proposal review.