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Treatment; 18 Feb 2003; Check surface for flaking: secure gesso area on right elbow.; Organics

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: The mummy board was checked for flaking areas. These were secured using 12.5% Vinamul 3252 (vinyl acetate,ethylene copolymer) in water, with White Spirit (composition variable - petroleum distillate) as a wetting agent. The flakes were weighted with sandbags on horizontal surfaces, or pressure was applied with drinking straws on vertical surfaces, until the adhesive was dry.
Details: Treatment