39422
Accession Number
21879
Author
Angst, Walter
Author Affiliation
Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory
Title Of Journal Book
Of Dubious Antiquity? Possibly. Magnificent? Certainly. A Headache? You Bet! (Removal of a Crosslinked Coating from A Marquetry Cabinet)
Collation
0.708333333
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Unpublished
Literature Level
Monographic
Abstract
A Flemish cabinet from one of the Smithsonian museums was treated at the Smithsonian's Conservation Analytical Laboratory. The object was unpacked carefully in order to avoid abrupt changes in relative humidity. Earlier coatings were removed and analyzed, and a mixture which would produce an acceptably cosmetic appearance was found. It was recommended that careful control be kept over relative humidity in the environment where the object was to be exhibited.
Keywords
removal;crosslink;coating;marquetry;cabinet
pub_id
39422