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The Cleaning and restoration of museum exhibits : third report on investigations conducted at the British Museum / [prepared by Dr Scott]
by Scott, Alexander (1853-1947); Great Britain. Department of Scientific & Industrial Research
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About This Item
London : H.M.S.O, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. Slight foxing at front. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vi, 70p, [58] leaves of plates. Notes; ""... Dr Scott has ... prepared the following account of his work, which, read in conjunction with the two previous Reports, will provide a survey of the knowledge and experience gained to date at the British Museum Laboratory..."". At head of title: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Series; Bulletin / Department of Scientific and Industrial Research ; no. 5. Subjects; British Museum. Art Conservation and restoration. Museum conservation methods. Art objects Conservation and restoration. CLEANING RESTORATION. MUSEUMS. EXHIBITS. REPORTS. Preservation.
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- Title
- The Cleaning and restoration of museum exhibits : third report on investigations conducted at the British Museum / [prepared by Dr Scott]
- Author
- Scott, Alexander (1853-1947); Great Britain. Department of Scientific & Industrial Research
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : H.M.S.O
- Date Published
- 1926
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