Highlights in this issue
People watching: Monitoring heritage hospitality functions in historic houses
Nicky Ingram, MPhil Research Student, RCA/V&A Conservation
Sponsored by English Heritage, my research is into risk and the impact of special events (weddings, corporate receptions, dinners, etc.) on the contents and decorative finishes in historic houses.
Ethical considerations in the treatment of a Tibetan sculpture
Annie Hall, Metals Conservator
What began as an investigation of the technical features and deterioration factors of the 14th century Tibetan sculpture of the Buddha Shakyamuni, turned into an exploration of the ethical dilemma posed by intervention with a religious object.
Further applications of Raman microscopy in paper conservation
Alan Derbyshire, Senior Paper Conservator Mike Wheeler, Senior Paper Conservator
Raman microscopy is becoming increasingly popular as an analytical technique in the scientific and conservation departments of museums. Raman can be readily applied as an investigative tool in a variety of situations.
Critical evaluation of laser cleaning of parchment documents
Marie Vest, PhD Research Student, RCA/V&A Conservation
Since October 2001 I have been a part-time PhD student on the RCA/V& A Conservation programme, combining research with my job as Lecturer at the School of Conservation, Copenhagen.
Spring 2002 Issue 40
- Editorial
- Sustainability and precaution - Part 1
- People watching: Monitoring heritage hospitality functions in historic houses
- Ethical considerations in the treatment of a Tibetan sculpture
- Building models: Comparative swelling powers of organic solvents on oil paint and the cleaning of paintings
- Further applications of Raman microscopy in paper conservation
- Critical evaluation of laser cleaning of parchment documents
- Collaboration
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