The Scientific Department of the National Gallery

Garry Thomson, John Mills and Joyce Plesters
Technical Bulletin Volume 1, 1977

Abstract

The article outlines the background and establishment of the Scientific Department of the National Gallery, together with its subsequent development to 1977. Sections are devoted to the main areas of the department's work at the time. A plan of the department's new premises is shown.

Keywords

laboratories, museums

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Thomson, G., Mills, J., Plesters, J. 'The Scientific Department of the National Gallery'. National Gallery Technical Bulletin Vol 1, pp 18–28.
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