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Treatment; 13 Sep 2007; Lift. Remove debris and adhesive. Inlay. Mount. Stamp.; Western Art on Paper; Mounting

Reason: Loan
Description: Lifted by slitting guards with a scalpel. Debris removed using a poultice of Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether). Adhesive residue removed with cotton wool swabs dampened with warm water. Pressed locally. Surface dirt removed from edges of secondary support using a sliver of Staedtler plastic eraser and soft Japanese brush. Inlaid to BM inlay paper with strips of Japanese tissue and Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether) adhesive. Pressed. Mounted in an overthrow Royal mount using 100% Heritage Cotton Museum board and hinged to backboard using framing tape.
Details: Treatment