Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology /
Nancy Odegaard , Scott Carroll , Werner S. Zimmt
- Second Edition
- London : Archetype Publications , 2014
- 230 Pages ; 24 cm
Includes Index
This second edition (reprint) includes modifications to several of the procedures described - tests for metals, inorganic compounds, organic and synthetic materials as well as several tests that help to characterize materials. The tests are applicable to a wide range of object classes including metal, textile, leather, paper, plastics and architectural materials. In addition to presenting the detailed methodology for carrying out each test, the authors have evaluated the effectiveness of each test in order to assist the reader in selecting the most applicable test and interpreting the results
9781909492202
Antiquities--Collection and preservation--Technological innovations Art--Collection and preservation--Technological innovations Cultural property--Protection--Technological innovations