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Treatment; 24 Jan 1994; Prepare for exhibition.; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Plaster removed with hammer and chisels, or using a scalpel after softening the plaster with distilled water. Plaster and mortar removed from the back where it was visible from the sides. Thin plaster skims on the back were coloured with Rowney's Cryla colours (acrylic) to improve their appearance. Steam cleaned gently using distilled water; run off dirt and water absorbed into soft tissue.
Details: Treatment