Week 2

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Work continues in the Pop-Up Lab

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Straining funori to prepare adhesive for consolidation of powdery flaking paint

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Testing cleaning solution delivered in Agarose gel.  The smaller dirty piece on right was used to reduce surface grime from the painting

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Assistant Conservator Brittany Dinneen removing red secondary cloth, revealing back of painted textile

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Using a soft brush and low-suction vacuum with HEPA filter to remove particulate grime from back of painting

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Week 2