Posts by Amy Sampson
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What is a seal mould? Introducing record series PRO 23
The Collection Care Department at The National Archives holds an historic collection of moulds taken from our wax seals. Containing some 7,700 items, it is the... read more
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Preventing pests – taking history off the menu
What does this look like to you? A pile of paper? An old book? Or a delicious and highly nutritious meal? Unfortunately, the third option is often the correct a... read more
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Reflections on gloss
Our project on dust is now approaching the half-way point. The project, which started in 2013, aims to identify the risks dust poses to our collections. Dust ca... read more
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Gathering dust
Unsurprisingly, we have dust at The National Archives! I never imagined that dust would become such a significant aspect of my working life. It is something I t... read more