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Sharing Ireland's story through our unique collections/ Ag roinnt scéal na hÉireann tríd ár mbailiúcháin uathúla. https://t.co/mCxpbIOtBc
Aug 18, 2020 20 tweets 6 min read
Do you hang on to concert tickets, precious letters, old photographs or important family certs? 📜 For @HeritageWeek our conservator is sharing top tips all week long on how to care for your family archives at home on a low budget. So keep an eye out for our #heritageweek posts! Image Paper causing problems? Paper is made from cellulose. This was sourced from linen or cotton rags until the late 19th century. With the industrial revolution came new methods of making paper from woodpulp - a very cheap solution for everyday things like newspapers. (1) Image