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Treatment; 30 Sep 1984; Delacquer and clean, lacquer.; Metals

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Removed with Nitromors methylene Chloride. Washed in tap water. Removed residue with Acetone and IMS. Removed with Duraglit silver polish. Degreased with acetone. Lacquered with 25% Frigilene nitrocellulose in reduced by spray gun. NB: Having regard to the wishes of the RAs these objects have not been over cleaned!!!
Details: Treatment