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Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions : how to create a magnetic system, magnetic behavior explained, safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts / Gwen Spicer.

Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions : how to create a magnetic system, magnetic behavior explained, safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts / Gwen Spicer.
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ISBN 9780578460178
0578460173
Author Spicer, Gwen (author)
Title Magnetic mounting systems for museums & cultural institutions : how to create a magnetic system, magnetic behavior explained, safe methods for mounting without damaging artifacts / Gwen Spicer.
Other title Magnetic mounting systems for museums and cultural institutions
Publisher and/or associated date/s Delmar, NY : Spicer Art Books, [2019]
©2019
Description xiii, 402 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-396) and index.
Contents Early history of magnets -- Permanent magnets -- Components of a magnetic 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 environment -- 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.
Summary "Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions serves a critical need in conservation and museum studies by addressing how to properly use magnetic mounting systems for all types of art works. It discusses in depth how to use magnets as well as consolidates existing information on magnetic properties and how magnets have previously been used by practitioners. This book systematically explains magnetic behaviors and the procedures required to develop a magnetic system. With real case studies and over 70 photograph images and drawings, the book explores a broad range of artifact types and magnetic systems that can be employed and manipulated for uses in exhibition and storage. The case studies alone make this book is an essential reference text for any reader planning or executing displays. This book is also a must-have for anyone who display collections in museums of all sizes, galleries, archives, libraries or private collections. In particular, Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions is an essential text for mount-makers, exhibit designers, museums professionals, curators, conservators, collections managers, archivists, and architects. Mount-makers and installation teams within museums and the commercial exhibition industry will find the conservation and technical material in this book especially helpful. Conservation students and technical staff who wish to insure the safety of objects they install or mount can do so by learning from this book how to properly use magnets."--Verso of back cover.
Subjects Art objects -- Conservation and restoration
Museum conservation methods
Magnetic devices
Magnetism
Museum techniques
Mounts (Decorative arts)
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