48930
Accession Number
9761
Author
Friedman, Janet P.
Title Of Article Chaper
Wood identification - an introduction
Title Of Journal Book
Pac. NW Wet Wood Conservation Conf. Proc
Volume
2
Pages
41-46
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Identification of wood was initiated to answer anthropological questions at the Ozette Project but was utilized extensively as an aid in determining conservation methods. Botanical analysis is discussed with emphasis on microscopic technique for identification of wood genera. Question period included discussion of what is meant by hardwood and softwood, methods of obtaining samples for microscopic analysis, and use of ultraviolet radiation for identification of certain species of wood. (See also 13-909 and 14-168). -- AATA
pub_id
48930