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Conservation in Action at Sutton Hoo: Edith Pretty's Travel Caseat National Trust Sutton Hoo
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About Conservation in Action at Sutton Hoo: Edith Pretty's Travel Case
Discover how precious objects are cared for behind the scenes
What secrets are tucked away inside Edith Pretty’s travel case? Visit Sutton Hoo as they open the case, uncover and check over 100 fascinating items, and see how these precious objects are cared for behind the scenes. What can a travel case tell us about the life of Edith Pretty?
Join Sutton Hoo for a special behind-the-scenes conservation session as Edith Pretty’s travel case is taken out of its glass case and explore the fascinating collection of more than 100 items stored inside.
Watch Sutton Hoo's Collections team as they carefully inventory, condition check and clean each individual object, discovering more about these personal belongings and how we care for them. See conservation in action and find out what it takes to protect Sutton Hoo’s collections for future generations.
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