Academic thesis

Sophie Krachler: The mummy collection of the Natural History Museum Vienna. Technological analyses and conservation Back
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Abstract: The inventory of the mummy collection of the NHM in Vienna is small but very diverse. It
includes mummified human remains from various countries and eras. The remains are not
exhibited but stored in the anthropological department of the NHM. Within the framework of
this thesis, the inventory and condition of the mummy collection get clarified. Information about
the provenience are researched and documented. The collection is considered to be at risk of
damage and loss, because of the old, inadequate storage concept. Focus of the thesis is the
development and implementation of a new storage concept. Scientific analyses get conducted
to determine the pollution burden of the mummies and their surrounding areas. Questions on
the ethically correct handling of human remains in museums is discussed in a separate
chapter.

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Keywords: human remains, mummy collection, storage concept, damage symptoms, VOC analyses
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  • academic institution: Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gabriela Krist
  • assistant Tutor:  -
  • date:  2022
  • Language:  Englisch
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