Systematic mechanical assessment of consolidants for canvas reinforcement under controlled environment

Abstract In conservation, adhesives are commonly used for the consolidation of canvases, yet their impact upon the canvas longevity has raised some concerns amongst conservators. As such, this study presents a testing protocol developed to assess the performance of commonly-used adhesives (natural a...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Bridarolli, Anna Nualart-Torroja, Aurélia Chevalier, Marianne Odlyha, Laurent Bozec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
Series:Heritage Science
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-020-00396-x