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Condition and Treatment Report - Bayonet Scabbard
Condition and Treatment Report - Bayonet Scabbard
Condition and Treatment Report - Bayonet Scabbard
Conservation #: 16-14
Object: Bayonet scabbard
Owner: Ontario Regiment Museum
REASON IN LABORATORY:
Analysis
Assessment
Documentation
Exhibition
Loan
Treatment
Unstable
Active Deterioration
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Stable
MATERIAL(S):
Indicate Primary (P) Secondary (S)
DESCRIPTION:
Bone/Ivory, type:
Dimensions (metric):
L: 39.7cm W:
Ceramic, type:
Fur/Feather, type:
Glass, type:
Paper, type:
Stone, type:
Textile, type:
Wood, type::
Dp:
4.8cm
H:
Dia: 2.4cm
Surface or decoration:
Additions:
Repairs:
Coatings
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EXAMINATION METHOD:
Raking Light
Magnifying Glass
Microscope
Chemical Analysis
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Abrasion/Fraying:
Accretions:
Additions:
Alterations
Biological damage:
active/dormant:
mould/mildew:
pests:
Breakage:
Burns:
Chips/Dents:
Cockling:
Corrosion (Type):
Cracks: Crizzling of clear finish, leather is slightly cracking around the hole on the belt loop.
Discolouration:
Distortion:
Embrittlement:
Fading/bleaching:
Flaking:
Holes:
Inherent vice:
Loose parts: Loose flap of leather at lift.
Missing elements:
Residues:
Scratches:
Soil:
surface: Surface dirt and wax accretion on back side of scabbard and belt loop, and around threads.
dust: Dust on overall object.
ingrained dirt:
grime:
fingerprints:
Splitting:
Stains:
Tears/rips:
Warping:
Weakness:
Wear:
Other: Cuts on sheath surface; losses on top front of scabbard.
Comments:
Good condition, overall. Dust on general surface, with some ingrained dirt and wax. Crizzled finish is likely not original, and will be
removed if possible. Small tears, cuts, and large loss must be consolidated and/or filled and inpainted.
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PHOTOGRAPIC DOCUMENTATION:
Before Treatment:
After Treatment:
35 mm slide
Digital
Stabilization/treatment needed:
For transportation:
For exhibition:
Other:
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TREATMENT RECORD
DATE
24/03/2016
31/03/2016
02/04/2016
07/04/2016
14/04/2016
19/04/2016
21/04/2016
TREATMENT
Condition reported.
Completed treatment proposal and documentation.
Dry cleaned all surfaces using brush and vacuum, and cosmetic sponges.
Second dry cleaning using cosmetic sponges, and wet cleaned with acetone.
Wet cleaned wax accretion using mineral spirits; consolidated lift and cut
with Lascaux 498.
Filled loss using Japanese paper pulp in Lascaux 498. In-painted shallow
areas of loss and discoloured areas using acrylic paint.
Applied medium-gloss acrylic varnish to in-painting, and made final
documentation.
HOURS
2
6
1.5
7
4
5
1
TOTAL
26.5
TREATMENT MATERIALS: PAINT BRUSH, ADJUSTABLE VACUUM, COSMETIC SPONGES, ACETONE, WATER, LASCAUX 498,
JAPANESE PAPER
EXHIBITION & STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Environmental Conditions: 35-55% RH, with less than 150 lux of light.
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