Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation.
This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.
- ISBN10 0080569315
- ISBN13 9780080569314
- Publish Date 1 January 2009 (first published 15 January 2003)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann
- Edition 2nd Revised ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 393
- Language English