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Treatment; 29 Jan 1996; Surface clean and remove base.; Metals

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Wooden base manually removed (it was not attached with adhesive but by friction). Soil removed scalpel and small stiff brush then washed areas with Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) on kleenex swabs. Powdery areas consolidated using 5% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) 50/50 in acetone/Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) applied using brush. Wooden base reattached.
Details: Treatment