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Treatment; 16 Feb 2006; Lift from mount, remove from inlay. Remove debris. Press. Re-inlay into Western inlay paper 100 gsm. Replace into Perspex verso mount.; Western Art on Paper

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Lifted from mount. Removed inlay and debris with water and scalpel. Adhesive residue difficult to remove, previous skinning all around edges. Unable to humidify due to presence of iron-gall ink. Lightly sprayed verso edges and pressed. Re-inlayed into 100 gsm Western inlay paper using Japanese paper strips and methyl cellulose.
Details: Treatment