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Treatment; 04 May 1999; Consolidate papyrus on backing as necessary. Remount with larger glass and linen binding tape for gallery.; Western Art on Paper

Header: Treatment; 04 May 1999; Consolidate papyrus on backing as necessary. Remount with larger glass and linen binding tape for gallery.; Western Art on Paper
Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Removed from mount. Examined papyrus which is in good condition. Trimmed away backing paper a small amount as existing overlap is already narrow. Miscellaneous trimmings from old mount and backing paper placed in envelope marked 'Miscellaneous Numbers". Decided to us existing glass which appeared satisfactory. Mounted between glass bound with Scotch Magic Tape 3M 810 and finished with Neschen Filmoplast T self adhesive linen tape. Placed in Room 62, Case 2 and 3a.
Details: Treatment