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Treatment; 22 Aug 2008; Lift. Remove tapes and residue. Inlay, stamp, mount.; Western Art on Paper

Reason: Recent Acquisition; Storage
Description: Lifted from mount by cutting tape with a scalpel. Tape carrier removed with the hot air gun and tweezers. Tape adhesive residue partially removed with amyl acetate and cotton wool swabs. Remainder of residue removed over the suction point with amyl acetate. Humidified and pressed. Creases supported on verso with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste. Humidified and pressed.
Details: Treatment