Selection of materials for the storage or display of museum objects /

Selection of materials for the storage or display of museum objects /

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Main Author: Thickett, D. (Dorothy) (Author)

Corporate Author: British Museum.

Other Authors: Lee, L. R.

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: London : British Museum, 2004.

Edition: Rev. ed.

Series: Occasional paper (British Museum) ; 111.

Subjects:

Art objects > Great Britain > Storage.
Art objects > Great Britain > Conservation and restoration.
Museum conservation methods > Great Britain.

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Call Number: N8555 .L44 1996, 2004

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Table of Contents:
  • •1. Why is Testing Necessary? •Accelerated corrosion in a museum environment •Effects of pollutants •Sources of pollutants •2. Test Methods •Introduction •Sampling •Selection of tests •Tests for potential to emit harmful Volatiles •Tests for materials to be used in direct contact with artefacts •Suppliers of chemicals and apparatus •3. Practical methods of Display and Storage •4. References