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Artifact condition and conservation score
Screen visible stability. This is not a professional conservation examination.
Structural stability
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Surface stability
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Corrosion, salts or moisture activity
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Repairs and restoration
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Storage and display environment
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Handling and support
1 — none, conflicting or severe concern
2 — weak or major gaps
3 — partial or uncertain
4 — strong with minor gaps
5 — complete or well documented
Calculate score
Photograph active changes and stop handling unstable objects.
