The Archaeologist's Manual for Conservation

Focusing on the integration of conservation into archaeology, this manual serves as a call to action for non-professional conservators. It emphasizes the importance of identifying artifacts needing professional care and offers simple, non-toxic stabilization methods for various materials. The author highlights the responsibility of archaeologists to prepare for artifact care from excavation through future storage. The manual combines technical and practical approaches, showcasing the advancements in conservation techniques since the 1950s, moving away from outdated methods.