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.
Alternate Title(s):
Magnetic mounting systems for museums and cultural institutions
xiii, 402 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
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Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-396) and index.
Contents:
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.
Subject Terms:
Museum conservation methods. | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Mounts (Decorative arts) | Magnetic devices. | Magnetism. | Museum exhibits -- Technological innovations. | Museum techniques. | Musées -- Méthodes de conservation. | Objets d'art -- Conservation et restauration. | Montures (Arts décoratifs) | Dispositifs magnétiques. | Magnétisme. | Objets exposés -- Technologie -- Innovations. | Muséologie. | Museum techniques. | Museum exhibits -- Technological innovations. | Mounts (Decorative arts) | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Magnetic devices. | Magnetism. | Museum conservation methods.