Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology

Nancy Odegaard, Scott Carroll, Werner S. Zimmt

Archetype Publications, 2005 - Antiques & Collectibles - 230 pages

This title details tests for metals, inorganic compounds, organic and synthetic materials as well as several tests that help to characterize materials. The tests are applicable to a wide range of object classes including metal, textile, leather, paper, plastics and architectural materials. In addition to presenting the detailed methodology for carrying out each test, the authors have evaluated the effectiveness of each test in order to assist the reader in selecting the most applicable test and interpreting the results.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology
• Authors: Nancy Odegaard, Scott Carroll, Werner S. Zimmt
• Illustrated by: Stacey K. Lane
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: Archetype Publications, 2005
• ISBN: 1904982093, 9781904982098
• Length: 230 pages
• Subjects: Antiques & Collectibles / Care & Restoration; Art / Reference; Science / Chemistry / Analytic; Social Science / Archaeology