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Patterns of Adhesive Use in Prehistoric and Modern Repairs of Southwestern Pottery at the Arizona State Museum
Chris White, Dr. Nancy Odegaard
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Conference - Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches.
September 24–28, 2007
Abstract:
A variety of materials and methods have been used to preserve ceramic vessels. Many have proven successful while others damaging. The pottery collection at the Arizona State Museum (ASM) includes a range of adhesives and coatings from modern conservation materials to original period-of-use repairs in ancient vessels. The Southwest collection comprises approximately 20,000 whole vessels, spans nearly 2000 years and encompasses all the major cultures and historical periods. The collection has been officially designated a “Save Americas Treasure” in 2000 and an Arizona State Treasure in 2006. Nearly 5000 vessels are repaired or retain a visible adhesive or coating. Adhesives were used by Native American groups, archaeologists, conservators, and others. Conservation staff have identified these adhesives and can establish a profile of the collection’s treatment history that provides a valuable tool for conservators, researchers and curators.
Assessing Mechanisms of Granite Decomposition
Caitlin O'Grady
Second Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Symposium - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
September 14–17, 2006
Problem
- Granite grave markers in the Southwest show rapid deterioration (over 6 to 12 months)
- Damage thought to be due to hard water used in cemetery irrigation
Project
- Granite from Fort Morgan Cemetery, CO analyzed to characterize decomposition
- Irrigation water used in cemetery maintenance analyzed for composition
Oddy Test: Testing Construction Materials for the Pottery
Vault, the Interpretive Gallery and the New Conservation Lab
Sonya Issaeva, Dr. Nancy Odegaard
American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Conference - Providence, Rhode Island
June 16–19, 2006
The Oddy Test Determines how reactive a certain material is and whether it off-gases acidic or basic fumes. These fumes can cause damage to artifacts. At the Arizona State Museum Conservation Lab the Oddy Test was performed on all building materials used for construction of the Pottery Vault, interpretive gallery and the new conservation facility. It was important to ensure that the materials used in construction were chemically stable and would not compromise the long-term preservation of the Southwest Pottery Collection. The following poster is a summary of a portion of the work that was undertaken during the construction of the Pottery Vault areas.
Abstract:
A variety of materials and methods have been used to preserve ceramic vessels. Many have proven successful while others damaging. The pottery collection at the Arizona State Museum (ASM) includes a range of adhesives and coatings from modern conservation materials to original period-of-use repairs in ancient vessels. The Southwest collection comprises approximately 20,000 whole vessels, spans nearly 2000 years and encompasses all the major cultures and historical periods. The collection has been officially designated a “Save Americas Treasure” in 2000 and an Arizona State Treasure in 2006. Nearly 5000 vessels are repaired or retain a visible adhesive or coating. Adhesives were used by Native American groups, archaeologists, conservators, and others. Conservation staff have identified these adhesives and can establish a profile of the collection’s treatment.
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