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Treatment; 08 Aug 1995; Lift from album page, flatten creases. Repair if necessary. Treat blackened lead white. Inlay and mount - atlas size - stamp mount. .; Western Art on Paper

Reason: Storage
Description: Lifted from album page. Flattened creases. Repaired tears and supported creases with Japanese paper and Abra starch (wheat starch) paste. Treated blackened lead areas with ethereal hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide/diethyl ether 50:50), treatment successful. Supported skinned areas and filled holes BL corner with Japanese paper and Abra starch (wheat starch) paste. Inlaid using Japanese paper strips and Cellofas B3500 (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) adhesive.
Details: Treatment