The elements of archaeological conservation

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A unique book which may be used as a reference work for non-professional conservators who work with excavated materials and as an introduction for those training as archaeological conservators.

Author(s): J.M. Cronyn
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 1990

Language: English
Commentary: 62681
Pages: 347
City: London; New York, NY

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 16
Acknowledgements......Page 18
Abbreviations and addresses......Page 20
Introducing archaeological conservation......Page 22
Agents of deterioration and preservation......Page 35
General techniques of conservation......Page 64
Siliceous and related materials......Page 123
Metals......Page 181
Organic materials......Page 259
Archaeological conservation: a guide to organizations, training, and literature......Page 317
References......Page 319
Bibliography......Page 333
Index......Page 338