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Photograph: Cleaning and conservation

1947

Title

Photograph: Cleaning and conservation

Date

1947

Archive reference number

NG30/1947/38

Description

Controlling the atmospheric humidity within the gallery, as part of the Keystone Feature 'Should an Old Master Be Washed.' Text accompanying photograph reads: "The right atmosphere is essential for the preservation of paintings. This boiler humidifies the atmosphere and is inspected as regular intervals. The apparatus shows the humidity gauge." Copyright: Keystone Press Agency Ltd., 4/7 Red Lion Court, Fleet St., London, EC4. Photographer: Frederick Ramage or George Konig. Neg. R/GK/4558-16.

Pictures in the background:
NG2499 Basaiti 'The Virgin and Child'
NG1331 Fungai 'The Virgin and Child with Cherubim'
NG656 Gossaert 'Man with a Rosary'

Record type

Item

Alternative reference numbers

NG30/33

Paintings referenced in this record

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