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Title(s)
Material characterization tests for objects of art and archaeology / Nancy Odegaard, Scott Carroll, Werner S. Zimmit ; chemical equations by David Spurgeon ; illustrations by Stacey K. Lane.
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Edition
Second edition.
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Published/Created
London : Archetype Publications, 2014.
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Physical Description
xii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
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Holdings
Reference Library
N8558 .O344 2005 (LC) Conservation
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Classification
Books
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Notes
First published 2000 by Archetype Publications ; this edition is the 2nd edition, 2005 and reprinted copy, 2014.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-230).
Material characterization tests for objects of art and archaeology is not confined to museum professionals. It serves as an excellent and essential companion for conservators of outdoor sculpture, monuments, and buildings. The tests are applicable to a wide range of object classes including metal, textile, leather, paper, plastics and architectural materials. In addition to presenting the detailed methodology for carrying out each tests, the authors have evaluated the effectiveness of each test in order to assist the reader in selecting the most applicable test and interpreting the results. -
Subject Terms
Analytical chemistry -- Methodology. | Analytical chemistry -- Methodology. | Antiquities -- Collection and preservation. | Antiquities -- Collection and preservation. | Archaeological chemistry. | Archaeological chemistry. | Archeologische vondsten. | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Artefacten (archeologie) | Chemische analyses. | Identificatie (algemeen) | Kunstvoorwerpen. | Materialen.
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