Fine Arts Packer
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Specifies types of packing materials, crating,
containerization, and special handling procedures for shipping
or storing art objects, scientific specimens, and historical
artifacts to minimize damage and deterioration: Confers with
cuartorial personnel regarding status of museum projects and
proposed shipping or transfer dates of exhibitions. Develops
methods and procedures for packing or containerization of art
objects, according to weight and characteristics of shipment.
Selects protective or preservative materials, such as excelsior,
chemical agents, or moistureproof wrapping, to protect shipment
against vibration, moisture, impact, or other hazards. Designs
special crates, modules, brackets, and traveling frames to meet
insurance and museum shipping specifications. Shapes and
contours internal support modules, based on size and type of
paintings, sculptures, bronzes, glass, and other art objects.
Diretcs workers engaged in moving art objects from receiving or
storage areas to galleries of museum, in packing shipments, or
in rigging sculptures for installation of exhibition. Inspects
incoming shipment to detect damages for insurance purposes.
Keeps records and documents of incoming and otugoing shipments,
or location of traveling exhibitions and loan materials.
Prepares and attaches written or pictorial instructions for
unpacking, storage, or for exhibition of contents of shipment.
May specify type of carrier, such as barge, train, or messenger
according to cost considerations and nautre of shipment.
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Fine Arts Packer
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