Table of Contents
Preface xiii
1 Paintings 1
1.1 Cleaning 1
1.2 Varnishes 41
1.3 Methods and Materials for Conservation 47
1.4 Analysis and Analytical Methods 70
1.5 Forgeries 81
2 Textiles 95
2.1 Textile Colors 95
2.2 Textiles from Various Locations 101
2.3 Processing Methods 108
3 Archaeological Wood 113
3.1 Analysis Methods 113
3.2 Materials for Conservation 122
3.3 Degradation 131
3.4 Special Properties 137
4 Fossils 149
4.1 Monograph 149
4.2 Paleontological Skill and the Role of the Fossil Preparator 149
4.3 Analysis Methods 150
4.4 Conservation Methods 163
5 Stones 177
5.1 Deterioration Processes 178
5.2 Analytical Methods 187
5.3 Conservation Methods 193
6 Glass 213
6.1 Analytical Methods 213
6.2 Cleaning Methods 217
6.3 Production Practices 229
6.4 Special Uses of Glass Materials 231
7 Archaeological Metals 237
7.1 Cleaning Methods 247
7.2 Special
References 262
Index 267
Acronyms 267
Chemicals 269
General Index 273