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Letter from Sir Charles Eastlake to Ralph N Wornum

Jan 1858

Title

Letter from Sir Charles Eastlake to Ralph N Wornum

Date

Jan 1858

Archive reference number

NGA2/3/3/37

Description

Relating to the use of silicate of soda or "microcosmic salt" (sodium and ammonium phosphates) for protecting the pictures. Also includes notice of the Antwerp catalogue entry for the Metsys and gives instructions for the description of the Gallery's heads [After Massys Christ, NG295.1, The Virgin, NG295.2].

Record type

Item

Alternative reference numbers

NG32/71.37

Paintings referenced in this record

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