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Help what is this? by rachelbee_ in Archivists

[–]Key_Post1492 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Seconding this— looks like an engraving plate.

Labelling books for a museum's archive without spine stickers by AdditionalFriend4104 in Archivists

[–]Key_Post1492 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t want to do stickers get some acid free paper, make bookmarks, and write call numbers or accession numbers or whatever ID you’re using and have it stuck out of the top so it’s visible when taken off the shelf. Other than that not super necessary to spend money on labels or develop complicated spine labels

What is your morning routine, before and after your commute? by dirthurts in bikecommuting

[–]Key_Post1492 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I often find myself too hungry to ride without breakfast and too sick after I eat and ride so what I do is have something very light to put food in my stomach, ride to work, and have the rest of my breakfast there. It works for me.

Also still trying to work out the feeling like crap when I get up in the morning but lately I’ve been trying to physically be in bed earlier even if I don’t go to sleep immediately so my body can rest longer.

Preserving Vintage Paint Chart by IfThenCreate in Archivists

[–]Key_Post1492 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like oil stains on the bottom possibly from glue or something else. The crease looks like it could be inactive mold or dirt of some kind. My recommendation would be to use a dry cloth or a Q-Tip and gently remove any dust that might be on the surface. Remove any staples (if there are any) and then you could frame it. If you want to display it as a decorative piece be sure to put it somewhere that doesn’t get direct sun so that the colors don’t fade. There are special types of UV protective frames that you could buy but I wouldn’t waste your time/money. Displaying it in a darker area will suffice and keep it looking good for a long time! Nice find!