What's Special About This @metmuseum Mount?

When deciding how to display an 18th century powder horn and a 19th century shoulder strap, the artifacts' curator and mount maker at @metmuseum had quite the challenge: How could they make the two pieces dynamic and exciting while still making sure they are well preserved? Managing conservation preparator Frederick Sager of @metmuseum's Department of Objects Conservation explains how he and his colleague achieved what they feel is the best balance between aesthetics, engineering and conservation. More about the powder horn: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/681122 More about the shoulder strap: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/842819 Met's Object Conservation Department: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/conservation-and-scientific-research/objects-conservation Art Preservation Hidden in Plain Sight: https://youtu.be/yf48x0EN-ls This Wood-Turned Cup Is Actually 74 Cups! https://youtu.be/xhzZkD6gytg What Museums Don’t Want You to Notice: https://youtu.be/u_-oUvv28dE Adam Savage Tours the @metmuseum 's Workshop: https://youtu.be/GTZXkdlDpyo This Ancient Mace Hides a Big Surprise: https://youtu.be/mrMdYFJ0fqA Adam Savage Meets Real Armored Gauntlets: https://youtu.be/59-9PlB-F1Y Adam Savage Meets Real Ancient Swords: https://youtu.be/wJypHnsEn8o More Met videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtitKU0CAeiUv8endzt93QO2_T96n_xe Subscribe for more videos (and click the bell for notifications): http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=testedcom Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA/join Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more: https://tested-store.com About Tested: https://www.tested.com/about Meet Adam in Person: https://www.tested.com/events TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@testedcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testedcom/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/testedcom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/testedcom Discord: https://www.discord.gg/tested Amazon Storefront: http://www.amazon.com/shop/adamsavagestested Audio Described and Accessible Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtitKU0CAeiQLgj4PZ9onSW6YXIz5ADR Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman Thanks for watching!