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Treatment; 24 Apr 1999; Clean thoroughly. Reattach loose figure. Check security of other figures.; Organics

Header: Treatment; 24 Apr 1999; Clean thoroughly. Reattach loose figure. Check security of other figures.; Organics
Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Cleaned with a Wishab sponge (vulcanized latex,filler) gently manipulated over the soiled surfaces avoiding friable areas. Loose dirt removed from surface using a soft brush and low powered vacuum cleaner fitted with a flexible rubber hose.Lifting pigment/gesso relaid by firstly applying white spirit to the immediate area requiring attention. This acts both as a wetting agent and as a barrier between adhesive and original surface. 6% Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer) in distilled water applied to the sheared interface with a fine sable brush. Excess adhesive removed with a Kleenex tissue followed by gentle rolling of an acetone cotton wool swab across the ancient surface. Contact between parted surfaces achieved by gentle pressure from a finger tip. Detached figure replaced, adhering tenon with 100% Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer)
Details: Treatment