SAVING HISTORY FOR THE FUTURE

Frequent visitors to the Loveland Museum/Gallery may occasionally notice that a favorite object has been removed from exhibit. This may be because the object has become too

fragile and is in danger of falling apart. Often the damage can be repaired by a conservator, someone who is in charge of maintaining or restoring valuable artifacts. There is never a lack of historic materials needing a conservator’s attention. Many conditions, both natural and man-made, cause things to age and deteriorate. Light, extremes of humidity and temperature, insects, pollutants and neglect can quicken the breakdown of materials. Saving Objects Saving History examines the deterioration of some of the Museum’s most valued objects, and explains the conservation needed to ensure these artifacts will be available for future generations.

Saving Objects Saving History also introduces an opportunity for you to help preserve some of these valuable objects for future generations. Simply complete the form on the reverse side and return it to the Loveland Museum/Gallery. Each adopter will receive an adoption packet, which contains a photo of the chosen object, a complete description of the object and its needed repairs, and an adoption certificate. Your generous, tax-deductible donation will allow the continued conservation of important historical objects. Object adoptions also make great holiday gifts!

Yes, I would like to adopt an object for the tax-deductible donation of:

q $50 q $100 q $250 q $500

What historical object are you adopting? q Native American quillwork arm bands q Prehistoric southwestern pot q 1900s bicycle

Payment Information q Check enclosed (payable to the Loveland Museum/Gallery)Please charge my: q Visa q Master Card q DiscoverAccount number ___________________________Expiration date_________Name as it appears on card ________________________________________Signature ______________________________________________________

Donor Name ___________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________City _______________________State __________ Zip _________________Phone (_______)________________________________________________

Is this Saving Objects Saving History adoption a gift for someone else?Send adoption packet to: q Giver q Recipient (A gift card will be enclosed)Recipient name _______________________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________________City ______________________________ State ___________ Zip _______________Phone (________)_____________________________________________________

Name as it should appear on adoption certificate____________________________________________________________________

Return your completed form to the Loveland Museum/Gallery. Or call (970) 962-2410 and we’ll complete your adoption over the phone.Mailing Address: Saving Objects Saving History Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 North Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado 80537

Object adoptions make great holiday gifts!

Downtown at Fifth & Lincoln

Admission is free(970) 962-2410www.cityofloveland.org