Spicer, Gwen, Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions , [2019]
- Title(s):
- Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions : how to create a magnetic system : magnetic behavior explained : safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts / Gwen Spicer.
- Additional Title(s):
- Magnetic mounting systems for museums and cultural institutions
- Published/Created:
- Delmar, NY : Spicer Art Books, [2019]
©2019 - Physical Description:
- xiii, 402 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Holdings:
- Reference LibraryOn OrderAccessible in the Reference Library [Hours]
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- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/16014366
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-396) and index.
- Subject Terms:
- Art objects -- Conservation and restoration.Art objects -- Conservation and restoration.Dispositifs magnétiques.Magnetic devices.Magnetic devices.Magnetism.Magnetism.Magnétisme.Montures (Arts décoratifs)Mounts (Decorative arts)Mounts (Decorative arts)Museum conservation methods.Museum conservation methods.Museum exhibits -- Technological innovations.Museum exhibits -- Technological innovations.Museum techniques.Museum techniques.Musées -- Méthodes de conservation.Muséologie.Objets d'art -- Conservation et restauration.Objets exposés -- Technologie -- Innovations.
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- Early history of magnets
- Permanent magnets
- Components of a magnetc 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 environmen[t]
- The future
- Case study groups. Two-part magnetic systems : magnet-to-magnet point-fastener ; Two-part magnetic systems : magnet-to-ferromagnetic material : point-fastener ; Three-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 ; D. Steel gauge.