She saves old books – literally

Gary D. Price spotted a Neat Article on Nancy Nitzberg a book conservator, skilled in the art of repairing the torn pages, broken bindings, and frayed leather covers of old books.

Demand for conservators’ skills is growing, Frank Mowery, head of conservation at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, said. “People are realizing that if you have something in your possession – a family heirloom, a work of art – it has to be maintained in good condition to retain its value, and these things are getting more and more valuable,” he said.

February 24, 2003 by Uncategorized 0

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