19364

Author

Stone, Tammy J.; Dickel, David N.; Doran, Glen H.

Title Of Article Chaper

The preservation and conservation of waterlogged bone from the Windover site, Florida: a comparison of methods

Title Of Journal Book

Journal of field archaeology

Volume

17

Issue

2

Pages

177-186

Collation

Map, photos, tables, graphics

Reference Bibliography

Includes bibliog. refs.

ISSN

0093-4690

Language Of Text

English

Language Of Summary

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

Recovery and stabilization of waterlogged bone requires special conservation procedures to prevent cracking, splitting and distortion. Conservation of the skeletal remains from the Windover Site, used two consolidants, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and Rhoplex AC-33. A comparison of their performance is presented with the suggestion that Rhoplex produces superior results.

Keywords

Bone, conservation;Bone, dating -- ICCROM

pub_id

19364