Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions : how to create a magnetic system, magnetic behavior explained, safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts /
Spicer, Gwen,author.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-396) and index.
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.
Museum conservation methods.
Art objects
Mounts (Decorative arts)
Magnetic devices.
Magnetism.
Museum exhibits
Museum techniques.
Museum techniques.
Museum exhibits
Mounts (Decorative arts)
Art objects
Magnetic devices.
Magnetism.
Museum conservation methods.