The Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art: Treatment, Repair, and Restoration"This book is concerned with the broad field relating to the restoration of antiquities and works of art, and with their subsequent conservation. It is intended as a handbook for the collector, the archaeologist, and the museum curator, and as a workshop guide for the technician."--Preface, page vii. |
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ANIMAL SKIN AND SKIN PRODUCTS | 19 |
PAPYRUS PARCHMENT AND PAPER | 41 |
PRINTS DRAWINGS AND MANUSCRIPTS | 68 |
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