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Material Characterization Tests: For Objects of Art and Archaeology (Second Edition) - Softcover

Werner S. Zimmt

 
9781909492202: Material Characterization Tests: For Objects of Art and Archaeology (Second Edition)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1909492205 ISBN 13: 9781909492202
Publisher: Archetype Publications, 2005

Synopsis

The second edition of this book serves as a comprehensive guide for conservators, archaeologists, and museum professionals, providing detailed methodologies for testing the materials of cultural objects. It includes updated procedures for testing metals, inorganic compounds, organic and synthetic materials, and packaging/storage materials. The book covers a wide range of object types, including metal, textiles, leather, paper, plastics, and architectural materials. It not only explains how to perform each test but also evaluates their effectiveness, helping readers select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results accurately.

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Publisher
Archetype Publications
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1909492205
ISBN 13 
9781909492202
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
248