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Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions

Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions
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ISBN 9780578460178 (pbk.)
Author Spicer, Gwen
Title Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions / Gwen Spicer
Publisher Delmar, NY : Spicer Art Books, 2019
Physical desc. xiii, 402 pages ; color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Note On title page: How to create a magnetic system ; magnetic behavior explained ; safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts
Bibliography etc. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Early history of magnets -- Permanent magnets -- Components of a magnetic system for use in conservation -- Types of magnetic systems -- A vocabulary for describing magnetic mounting systems -- The behavior of gap materials -- Putting it all together, practical issues -- Useful tools when working with magnets -- Testing a magnetic system -- Caring for your magnets -- Considerations when shipping and traveling with magnets -- The science behind ferromagnetic materials -- The effect of magnets on collections that are ferromagnetic -- Magnetized dust -- Rare earth magnets and the global environment -- The future -- Case study groups. Two-part magnetic systems: magnet-to-magnet point-fastener -- Two-part magnetic systems: magnet-to-ferromagnetic material: point-fastener -- Two-part magnetic systems: magnet-to-ferromagnetic material-to-magnet: point-fastener -- Large area pressure -- Flexible magnets -- Barkcloth mounting -- Parchment humidification -- Mannequin arm attachment -- Appendix: A: Gap materials -- B: Magnetic system test tables -- C: Iron oxides and their properties -- Steel gauge.
Subject Costume mounting (Display technique)
Museum conservation methods
Magnets
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