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Treatment; 15 Aug 2006; Lift, remove debris and adhesive. Inlay, mount, stamp.; Western Art on Paper

Reason: Recent Acquisition; Storage
Description: Lifted from mount by slitting hinges with scalpel. Debris and hinges removed from verso with a poultice of Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether). Adhesive residue removed using cotton wool swabs moistened with tap water. Adhesive staining reduced by applying a further poultice of Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether), then removing it with a Teflon spatula and swabbing with cold, then warm, water. Hole supported and tiny loss infilled using Japanese tissues and wheatstarch paste. Humidified over capillary matting and Gore-Tex in a chamber. Pressed lightly between blotters and boards. Inlaid using Japanese paper strips and Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether) adhesive. Pressed.
Details: Treatment