JAIC 1992, Volume 31, Number 1, Article 13 (pp. 107 to 115)

OBSERVATIONS ON DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF WORKS ON PAPER

T. K. McCLINTOCK

ABSTRACT—An informal survey of paper conservators yielded developments in treatment of interest for summary and presentation to other conservation specialties. These developments include: the improved quality and relevance of scientific research; an appreciation of systematic gradations of treatment; repairs with paper pulp; concerns about local treatment procedures; the traditions of the Japanese mounter; limiting treatments; and large-scale and group treatments.

Article Sections:

1. INTRODUCTION
2. QUALITY OF RESEARCH
3. GRADATIONS OF TREATMENT
4. PULP REPAIRS
5. LOCAL TREATMENTS
6. TRADITIONS OF THE JAPANESE MOUNTER
7. LIMITING TREATMENT
8. LARGE-SCALE AND MASS TREATMENTS
9. SUMMARY
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