Conservation of Glass (Conservation and Museology) - Softcover

Newton, R.G.; Davison, Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750624485 ISBN 13: 9780750624480

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

This work includes a complete chemical examination of the causes of the deterioration of glass and discusses the possibilities of damage by conservation techniques that have not been fully tested. It provides the theoretical background and the practical procedures used in conserving different kinds of glass. Since the 1960s there has been an upsurge of interest in the conservation of glass, and especially of painted (stained) glass, with a change in emphasis from the work being carried out by museum technicians to the use of trained conservators. This book supplies information on the techniques for conserving painted glass, vessel glass and waterlogged glass.

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Review

'It is without question a must for people interested in the art of glass conservation' Stained Glass Quarterly
'this book provides some extremely useful information and will be of great
assistance to conservators who wish to understand the complexities of the nature of glass corrosion and the various treatments available.'
Studies in Conservation
'.... this book is long overdue, but worth the wait ... an invaluable addition to the
restorer's and conservator's libraries'.
Professional Stained Glass
'.... a definitive text ... a delightful book to possess'.
Glass Technology

About the Author

Sandra Davison trained as an archaeological objects conservator at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, U.K. She has worked as a practising conservator for over thirty years, including 14 years at the British Museum. In private practice since 1984, Sandra has lectured and published widely, and taught glass restoration in many countries. In 1979 she was made a Fellow of the IIC, and in 2000 became an accredited member of the UKIC.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750624485
• ISBN 13: 9780750624480
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 322