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Treatment; 20 Apr 1999; Re-adjust figure in correct position according to old photograph. Clean.; Organics

Header: Treatment; 20 Apr 1999; Re-adjust figure in correct position according to old photograph. Clean.; Organics
Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Loose dirt removed from surface using a soft brush and low powered vacuum cleaner fitted with a flexible rubber hose. Only one of the figures could be safely removed for repositioning (woman at oven). This was gently detached by inserting a metal spatlua between figure and base. After removing loose adhesive, re-stuck in correct position by placing a 'ball' of Japanese kozo (mulberry fibre) paper tissue between figure and base, which had been moistened with a HMG heatproof and waterproof adhesive (cellulose nitrate).
Details: Treatment