A technical study of the alloy compositions of 'brass' wind musical instruments (1651-1867) utilizing non-destructive X-ray flourescence

This thesis represents a new interdisciplinary approach to the conservation, care and curatorial study of 'brass' wind musical instruments. It attempts to combine metallurgical, chronological and historical aspects for a selection of instruments. The research consists of the systematic stu...

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Main Author: Bacon, Alice Louise
Published: University College London (University of London) 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.406842