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Treatment; 21 Aug 1996; Clean, fix flakes.; Organics

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Loose dust disturbed with a sable brush and removed with a low suction vacuum cleaner fitted with a flexible rubber tube. Ingrained dirt removed with 0.5% Synperonic N (non ionic detergent, nonylphenol ethylene oxide condensate) in distilled water on cotton wool swabs. This technique was also used to remove the unsightly excess of animal glue. Flaking area stabilised using 20% Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer) in distilled water applied with small brush. Removed excess with white paper tissue.
Details: Treatment