Natural materials : sources, properties, and uses /
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 dis...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Amsterdam ; Boston ; London :
Elsevier/Architectural Press,
2006.
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Edición: | 1st ed. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | 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. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xviii, 204 pages) : color illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-165) and index. |
ISBN: | 0080457045 9780080457048 9780750665285 0750665289 9781136377297 1136377298 9781136377242 1136377247 9781136377280 113637728X |