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Treatment; 26 Feb 2008; Lift. Remove tape and adhesive. Hinge to mount. Stamp.; Western Art on Paper; Mounting

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Lifted by slitting hinge with a scalpel. Debris removed using a poultice of Culminal (nonionic cellulose ether). Adhesive residue removed with barely dampened cotton wool swabs. Pressed locally. Mounted into an Atlas mount of 6ply Heritage100% Cotton Museum Board and the object hinged in using Japanese paper adhered with Culminal.
Details: Treatment