A Resource Guide for PRESERVING AND STABILIZING IRON OBJECTS EXCAVATED FROM UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
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Authors
Hild, Stacy A.
Issue Date
1994
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
1. Final Projects (Museum Studies) 2. Museum conservation methods. 3. Underwater archaeology. 4. Archaeological museums and collections.
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Abstract
The purpose of this master's project was to create a resource guide that describes and explains procedures used to stabilize and preserve iron objects excavated from underwater archaeological sites. The resource guide was designed for registrars with a minimal background in the conservation of metal artifacts. The guide enables the registrar to work with a conservator to prescribe and apply treatments to the objects. Registrars will also be able to keep their underwater objects in the best storage conditions as possible, while they wait treatment by a conservator.