Specializing in the Conservation of

Historical & Archaeological Objects

Mission

Alexandria Conservation Services, Ltd., is a woman owned and operated company which specializes in the conservation and preservation of historical and archaeological objects. Lisa Young, President has over twelve years experience performing active and preventive conservation of objects as well as experience performing conservation surveys, speaking and teaching. Lisa Young has worked primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States as well as performed work overseas in Wales, England, Egypt and Greece. She is an active member of the American Institute for Conservation and the Washington Conservation Guild, as well as a number of local and national archaeology societies.

Our goal is to bring quality conservation and preservation services to museums and individuals that do not otherwise have access to a professional Conservator. We aim to establish long-term relationships with our clients in order to assist in establishing conservation policies and programs. In addition, one of our main objectives is to raise the overall awareness of conservation within the museum community and amongst the general public.

What is Conservation?
Conservation is the process of arresting or slowing down the deterioration of an artifact. This can be achieved either actively- by mechanical or chemical intervention with the object or, passively- by storing or exhibiting the object in a stable environment. A stable environment is one that is free of gaseous pollutants, harmful light rays, & UV radiation as well as having constant levels of temperature and relative humidity. During conservation, more than just the physical artifact is preserved for future generations. Information contained within the artifact is often revealed in the material it is composed of and how it has deteriorated over time. Conservation is necessary so that objects can be safely exhibited, studied and researched in the future.

Examples of ACS Conservation Projects (see Services for more examples)

Contact Information:
Lisa Young, President

Annandale, Virginia USA

Telephone
703-503-5346
FAX
703-503-5346
Electronic mail
conserveit@earthlink.net

Last modified: July 2002