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Treatment; 02 Jul 1997; Repair one leaf only. Place paper tabs around edges to secure in position on display.; Organics

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Repaired break in one leaf by butt-joining with 'dots' of approx 15% Klucel G (hydroxypropyl cellulose) in Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol). Placed Japanese paper tabs around the edges, adhered with a dilute solution of Klucel G (hydroxypropyl cellulose) as above.
Details: Treatment