46817

Accession Number

4039

Author

Purves, P.E.; Martin, R.S.J.

Author Affiliation

British Museum (Natural History). Department of Zoology;British Museum (Natural History). Exhibition Section

Title Of Article Chaper

Some developments in the use of plastics in museum technology

Title Of Journal Book

The museums journal

Volume

49

Issue

12

Pages

293-396

Collation

2 plates.

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

The choice of dilute poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion for vacuum impregnation of fragile waterlogged Mesolithic bones is discussed. Gelatin and wax were considered and discarded for reasons stated. The chosen procedure is described. Subsequent sectioning showed uniform impregnation. (For use of a Marco polyester resin see AATA 13, suppl., 35.) -- AATA

pub_id

46817