02565cam a22003493u 4500 46851 UtSlPG 20260610134057.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06002320 UtSlPG en iso639-1 AM Rathgen, Friedrich, 1862-1942 The preservation of antiquities Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-14 Produced by Chris Curnow, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Preservation of Antiquities: A Handbook for Curators" by Friedrich Rathgen is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for curators, detailing the methods for preserving ancient artifacts, particularly those made from various materials such as metals, glass, and organic substances. Rathgen draws on his extensive experience at the Royal Museums in Berlin to explore the factors contributing to the deterioration of these objects and proposes best practices for their conservation. The opening of the handbook begins with Rathgen's acknowledgment of the increasing recognition of the importance of preserving antiquities, which justifies the publication of this work. He notes the lack of comprehensive resources on the topic and suggests that his handbook aims to fill this gap. The introduction emphasizes the necessity for a thorough understanding of the causes of deterioration, which include exposure to air and moisture, and the chemical reactions of various materials. Rathgen states his goal of encouraging collaboration among curators and collectors to share experiences and improve preservation techniques, ultimately leading to a more cohesive understanding of artifact conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Antiquities -- Collection and preservation Art objects -- Conservation and restoration Auden, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-1957 Auden, Harold Allden, 1874-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46851 87690 87690