Paper from archaeological site

At the Pole d'Archeologie Interdepartemental Rhenan (PAIR) in
Selestat (archaeological trust in Alsace, France), we are presently
dealing with a preventive excavation of a World War I German gallery
in which a lot of organic materials artefacts are found. Among these
artefacts are several military personal records that have been
buried in a damp clay soil. The paper is now wet but not really
damp, light brown and breaks easily when manipulated. We are
searching for advice from people having been through similar
experiences with archaeological papers, for the storage and
conditioning of such objects until the conservation project can be
launched. And we also would like to know if possible what kind of
treatments and results can be expected for such papers.

Marie Peillet
Metal and archaeological materials conservator


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 25:19
                Distributed: Saturday, October 15, 2011
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