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Treatment; 28 Oct 2014; Lift. Remove debris and adhesive. Support if necessary. Hinge to mount.; Western Art on Paper; Mounting

Header: Treatment; 28 Oct 2014; Lift. Remove debris and adhesive. Support if necessary. Hinge to mount.; Western Art on Paper; Mounting
Reason: Storage
Description: Lifted by undercutting with a scalpel. Debris removed using a poultice of Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether). Adhesive residue removed with cotton wool swabs dampened with warm water. Lightly surface cleaned with Staedtler plastic eraser crumbs and soft Japanese brush. Humidified over capillary matting and Gore-Tex in a chamber. Pressed. Object mounted into a Royal overthrow of 3ply Heritage Conservation Board and hinged in using Japanese paper adhered with Culminal - non-ionic cellulose ether.
Details: Treatment