Lining

Tess Everett Murphy <tessmur [at] hotmail__com> writes

>I have an important painting with writing on the back, both a
>signature and a title for the painting. I have heard there is some
>material available that that would allow me to do a clear relining
>so that the writing would still show through. Does anyone have
>information on this?

Gustav Berger has published on this topic, references are in his
Workbook and also his new book on conservation, I believe.  Since I
am not in my laboratory right now I cannot provide the specific
references.

Niccolo Caldararo
Conservation Art Service


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