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Treatment; 22 Aug 1997; Light clean; Metals

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Removed the grease and dirt in acetone. Reduced the tarnish with Aluminium and alkaline Rochelle salt solution. Washed in tap water and rinsed in distilled. Dried with paper tissues. Lightly polished with Goddard's long term silver cloth (comp. unknown).
Details: Treatment