J.CAC VOLUME 37 (2012)

Technical Note on Treatment Options for Iron Gall Ink on Paper with a Focus on Calcium Phytate

Sherry Guild, Season Tse, Maria Trojan-Bedynski

This technical note presents treatment options for works on paper inscribed with iron gall ink. The note consists of a flow chart with accompanying text that summarizes key points regarding the evaluation, examination and treatment options available for iron gall ink on paper. It is presented here as a précis of treatment considerations and is intended to be used as a practical laboratory tool.

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