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- Conserving the Desk That Helped Tell Ulysses S. Grant’s Story - The Henry Ford has quite a collection of objects used by historical figures on display. There are many more gems safeguarded in storage with equally fascinating stories. One such piece is Army General and 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant’s secret
- November 08, 2023
- Collections - article
Conserving the Desk That Helped Tell Ulysses S. Grant’s Story
The Henry Ford has quite a collection of objects used by historical figures on display. There are many more gems safeguarded in storage with equally fascinating stories. One such piece is Army General and 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant’s secret
- Exposing the Collections Storage Building - As part of a three-year IMLS-funded grant project, we've been transforming our Collections Storage Building (CSB). See the changes for yourself.
- April 02, 2020
- Collections - article
Exposing the Collections Storage Building
As part of a three-year IMLS-funded grant project, we've been transforming our Collections Storage Building (CSB). See the changes for yourself.
- When Conservation Met Digitization - Learn how our conservation department is a crucial part of our artifact digitization process through the lens of our Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant work.
- November 10, 2020
- Collections - article
When Conservation Met Digitization
Learn how our conservation department is a crucial part of our artifact digitization process through the lens of our Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant work.
- The Crafty Sport of Paper Wigs - Learn how our conservators hand-crafted an intricate paper wig for the new "sports" display in What We Wore in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
- May 13, 2021
- Collections - article
The Crafty Sport of Paper Wigs
Learn how our conservators hand-crafted an intricate paper wig for the new "sports" display in What We Wore in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
- Conservation Spotlight: 19th Century Passenger Cars - If you had a chance to visit the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2024, you may have seen a few members of our Conservation team working by the legendary Allegheny, on the three cars attached to the replica DeWitt Clinton locomotive. For a few months, we chatted with visitors about conservation and our preservation efforts on these artifacts. Let's look at the full process now that conservation work is complete!
- January 16, 2025
- Collections - article
Conservation Spotlight: 19th Century Passenger Cars
If you had a chance to visit the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2024, you may have seen a few members of our Conservation team working by the legendary Allegheny, on the three cars attached to the replica DeWitt Clinton locomotive. For a few months, we chatted with visitors about conservation and our preservation efforts on these artifacts. Let's look at the full process now that conservation work is complete!