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Conference paper (unpublished)
Amazing Amber: the challenges of creating an exhibition on amber and possible solutions
Ross, Andrew ; Sheridan, J A
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Book chapter
Artifacts in waiting: altered agency of Museum objects
Reassembling the Collection presents innovative approaches to the study of historical and contemporary engagements between museums and the various individuals and communities who were (and are) involved in their production and consumption. Reassembling the Collection is interdisciplinary in scope and international in coverage. It addresses fundamental questions about the nature,...Knowles, Chantal
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Journal article
The new Palaeobiology Store at National Museums Scotland
Ross, Andrew
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Conference paper (published)
Assessment of materials used for anoxic micro-environments
Carrió, Vicen ; Stevenson, Suzie
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Book
Baroque Furniture in the Boulle Technique – Conservation, Science, History
In May 2011 the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum was home to an ambitious interdisciplinary conference focusing on the production, conservation and contextualisation of furniture in the Boulle technique. Featuring contributions from international authorities this beautifully and richly illustrated volume relays the content of the presentations given and discussions had in the course...King, Rachel ; Hacke, Ute ; Eikelmann, Renate
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Journal article
Biodegradation of ivory (natural apatite): possible involvement of fungal activity in biodeterioration of the Lewis Chessmen
Fungal biodeterioration of ivory was investigated with in vitro inoculation of samples obtained from boar and walrus tusks with the fungi Aspergillus niger and Serpula himantioides, species of known geoactive abilities. A combination of light and scanning electron microscopy together with associated analytical techniques was used to characterize fungal interactions...Pinzari, Flavia ; Tate, Jim ; Bicchieri, Marina ; Rhee, Young Joon ; Gadd, Geoffrey Michael
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Journal article
Commissioning art: objects, ethnography and contemporary collecting
Paper originating from MEG Conference 2002: Power and Collecting, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.Knowles, Chantal