TAA i.2.12a.1.19
© Griffith Institute,
University of Oxford
(19)
Box No 50
The surface was dusty. Removed dust from
ebony strips, ebony knobs and red painted
lattice work by sponging with damp sponge.
Refastened loose castors with casein adhesive.
Contents of Box No 50
(a) Arrows. (No 50yy) (Reeds) & 100e (one arrow only)
The few remains of feathers were so friable that
they crumbled to powder when touched. Sprayed
feather end with cellul a solution of celluloid
in amyl acetate.
Nos (b) Tapestry-Woven Arm and Hand <Guards> when using Bow.
50 (t x[?]) These were very dry and friable. <Removed dust by blowing with small bellows>
Saturated with
50 (u x[?]) benzine to allow material to be straightened
out without breaking. Sprayed with dilute
solution of celluloid in amyl acetate and/<diluted with>
acetone, to strengthen