Adrian Croft
Adrian focuses on tracing the provenance of regional magazines and documenting the editorial lineages of short-lived independent presses. He is particularly interested in the social history revealed through subscription records and masthead changes.
Iron Gall Ink Mottling: Stabilization Protocols for Victorian Editorial Manuscripts
A technical examination of iron gall ink mottling and lacing in Victorian-era editorial manuscripts, detailing stabilization protocols using the ICN phytate treatment and granular metadata generation.
Controlled Atmospheric Storage: Humidity Benchmarks for Cellulose Acetate Inserts
This technical guide explores the rigorous methodologies required for the conservation of 1940s magazine overlays, focusing on controlled atmospheric storage and the prevention of Vinegar Syndrome.
Identifying Chromolithography: A Preservation Guide for 19th-Century Color Plates
An in-depth technical analysis of 19th-century chromolithography, focusing on the identification of Alois Senefelder's printing methods and the stabilization of fragile color plates in historical magazines.
XRF Spectroscopy in Periodical Conservation: Identifying Lead White Pigment
A technical overview of XRF spectroscopy in historical periodical conservation, focusing on the identification and stabilization of lead white pigments in early 20th-century magazine covers.
Combating Acid Migration: The Role of Lignin-Free Buffered Folders
Explore the technical requirements of historical magazine conservation, focusing on ISO 9706 standards, the use of lignin-free buffered folders, and the chemistry of acid migration mitigation.
Polyester vs. Polypropylene: Library of Congress Standards for Magazine Encasement
An analysis of archival preservation standards for historical magazines, comparing the chemical stability of Mylar® Type D and polypropylene sleeves under LOC Specification 700-100.