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Creator:
Spicer, Gwen
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 Library
On Order
Accessible in the Reference Library [Hours]
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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.