Academic thesis
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| Abstract: | This crown for the death dates from the 18th century and consists of a wooden ring holding different decorative elements. As a result of its location in a humid tomb and storage under inadequate conditions the object was seriously deteriorated and not recognizable as a crown‐like item. Further complications arose during the conservation work as a result of the material combination such as metal, wood, waxed paper, glass and textiles. The conservation treatment contained following steps: separation, cleaning, scientific examination, consolidation, adhesive work, presentation and housing. Separation and cleaning could be applied to the whole object regardless of the different materials. For further scientific investigation of materials and techniques stereomicroscope, X‐ray and the scanning electron microscope examinations were performed. The consolidation and application of adhesive materials were practiced with regard to the special requirements of the various materials and decorative elements. The primary objective during the treatment was to improve stability whereas the aesthetical aspect was considered secondarily. When a sufficient stability was achieved the fragments could be individually presented. All of the pieces were arranged on a plane subdivided into three levels. The second, central level holds the fragments of the former ring of the crown, arranged circularly in a lose fashion. All the blossom‐like decorative elements whose original fastenings could not be determined were placed on the third level. The other materials and fragmented elements were arranged on the plane level around the two upstanding floors. They are united either in material or decorative groups because their original purpose and shape is lost. The observer is now enabled to visualize a crown which contains a wide range of different materials and a multitude of decorative elements. The presentational arrangement is altogether reversible and also designed as an adequate housing and transportation bin. |
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