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Treatment; Remove from cotton padding in the broken glass-fronted box; Liaise with the curator to re-house the objects.; Organics

Reason: Storage
Description: After a discussion with Jill Cook regarding the new storage solution. The samples were carefully removed from the cotton padding using a spatula. The new boxes were devised using acid-free card, Melinex (polyester), and cotton thread. The each item was provided with handling board, made of unbleached calico, acid-free card, cotton thread, cotton tape and Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer), that can be inserted into these boxes.
Details: Treatment