Format:
Online Ressource (3066 KB, 384 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
ISBN:
0750665289
Content:
Most museums collections contain a wide variety of natural materials, and a diverse range of knowledge is necessary to keep so many types of objects at their best. This book studies the composition, structure and properties of natural materials such as wood, paper, amber, coral and feathers, and discusses the potential hazards they face, as well as the appropriate conservation techniques to use for each. Providing plenty of detail in an easily accessible format, Natural Materials is a useful resource for students, professionals and collectors alike. * Contains a wealth of information on natural materials in a single volume * Presents the background knowledge that underpins good museum practice * Comprehensive and accessible, with a generous glossary and detailed tables for quick reference
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Natural Materials: Sources, Properties, and Uses; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Illustration Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to Materials; 2 Geological Materials; 3 Introduction to Organics and Organisms; 4 Plants; 5 Invertebrate Animals; 6 Vertebrate Animals; Appendix A: References and Further Reading; Appendix B: Glossary; Appendix C: Measurements; Index;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0080457045
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780080457048
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Natural Materials : Sources, Properties and Uses
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
