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Copyright: 2011. The Objects Group Wiki pages are a publication of the Objects Specialty Group of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. The Objects Group Wiki pages are published for the members of the Objects Specialty Group. Publication does not endorse or recommend any treatments, methods, or techniques described herein.
Materials and technology
History
Materials
Technology
Silvered Mirrors
Tin-Mercury Amalgam Mirrors
Identification
Deterioration
Conservation and care
This information is intended to be used by conservators, museum professionals, and members of the public for educational purposes only. It is not designed to substitute for the consultation of a trained conservator.
- To find a conservator, please visit AIC's Find a Conservator page.
- To learn how you can care for your personal heritage, please visit AIC's Resource Center.
Documentation
Preventive conservation
Interventive treatments
Cleaning
Stabilization
Structural treatments
Aesthetic reintegration
Surface treatments
Other treatments
References
Further reading
