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One of the prime roles for a museum is to preserve the past for future generations. The author hopes that, from this article, you have gathered some idea of the work that goes on behind the scenes in museums both here and overseas.
The Conservation Section maintains a bilingual web site at http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Conservation/index.html where the reader can gain further insights into our work.
REFERENCES
Bryne, L. St G., The corrosion of shells in Cabinets, Journal of Conchology, 9, (1899), 172-8, 253-4.
Keene, S., and Orton, C., Stability of treated archaeological iron: an assessment, Studies in Conservation, 30, (1985), 136-142.
Leonardo: The Last Supper, by Pinin Brambilla Barcilan and Maroni P.C., University of Chicago Press, Chicago 2001.
Ravished Image or How to Ruin Masterpieces by Restoration, by Sarah Walden, St. Martin's Press, New York 1985.
Sistine Chapel: a Glorious Restoration, by Carlo Pietrangeli (Ed.), Abradale Press, New York, 1994.
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One of the prime roles for a museum is to preserve the past for future generations. The author hopes that, from this article, you have gathered some idea of the work that goes on behind the scenes in museums both here and overseas.
The Conservation Section maintains a bilingual web site at http:// www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Conservation/index.html where the reader can gain further insights into our work.
REFERENCES
Bryne, L. St G., The corrosion of shells in Cabinets, Journal of Conchology, 9, (1899), 172-8, 253-4.
Keene, S., and Orton, C., Stability of treated archaeological iron: an assessment, Studies in Conservation, 30, (1985), 136-142.
Leonardo: The Last Supper, by Pinin Brambilla Barcilan and Maroni P.C., University of Chicago Press, Chicago 2001.
Ravished Image or How to Ruin Masterpieces by Restoration, by Sarah Walden, St. Martin's Press, New York 1985.
Sistine Chapel: a Glorious Restoration, by Carlo Pietrangeli (Ed.), Abradale Press, New York, 1994.
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