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Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes
Of gunpowder, vinegar & photo negatives: Conservation & care
Conservator Mathilde Renauld shares the challenges of preserving photographic history in our collections
Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes
Conserving Anna Pavlova’s ‘Dying Swan’ costume
From treating a real feather skirt to conserving silk tulle, here are details of the conservation work
Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes
Mounting Queen Victoria’s mourning dress
How do you display a fragile costume that’s over 100 years old?
From our experts

From our experts
Trick or treat? Things that go chomp in the night
Find out what's chewing on our collections, and how you can protect your own house from these tricky pests