1969/11/01 by P. C. Van Geersdaele, P. C. VAN GEERSDAELE · 4 citations
Arts and Humanities · #Ancient Egypt and Archaeology #Archaeology and Historical Studies #Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
paper · doi:10.1179/sic.1969.021
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A moulding of the Sutton Hoo ship impression was taken, so that a complete record could be preserved after the final excavations which would necessitate destroying the impression. Plaster of Paris was used as a moulding medium. Experiments were made with consolidants and release agents. Wet paper towelling was used as a barrier between sand and plaster, clay protected the iron rivets. Work began in the burial chamber and progressed to stern and bow. Pieces were made approximately 66 cm square and butted up to each other. Ribs of the boat were moulded separately in 7 or 9 pieces. There were 85 pieces moulded altogether.