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Treatment; 13 Aug 1985; Transcribed from old paper record: Conservation as required. Inlay and mount.; Western Art on Paper

Header: Treatment; 13 Aug 1985; Transcribed from old paper record: Conservation as required. Inlay and mount.; Western Art on Paper
Reason: Loan
Description: Transcribed from old paper record: Fumigated with thymol vapour for two hours per day for ten working days. Spray dampened lightly with deionised water and placed in press. Adhered partially detached sections using Cellofas adhesive set in place with a heated spatula. Inlaid into 1-43 photographic blotting paper using Cellofas B3500 SCMC adhesive. Retouched using No. 1 Conté Extra Fine drawing pencil. Inlay hinged with Archival Aids framing tape into overthrow mount of 6-ply acid-free board.
Details: Treatment